CVE-2010-3124
UnknownEPSS 12.51%
Last modified
CVE-2010-3124 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in bin/winvlc.c in VLC Media Player 1.1.3 and earlier allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse wintab32.dll that is located in the same folder as a .mp3 file.. EPSS estimates a 12.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in bin/winvlc.c in VLC Media Player 1.1.3 and earlier allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse wintab32.dll that is located in the same folder as a .mp3 file.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | <= 1.1.3 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.1.99b |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.1.99e |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.1.99f |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.1.99g |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.1.99h |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.1.99i |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.2.0 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.2.60 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.2.61 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.2.62 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.2.63 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.2.70 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.2.71 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.2.72 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.2.73 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.2.80 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.2.81 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.2.82 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.2.83 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.2.90 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.2.91 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.2.92 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.3.0 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.3.1 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.4.0 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.4.1 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.4.2 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.4.3 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.4.4 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.4.5 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.4.6 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.5.0 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.5.1 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.5.2 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.5.3 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.6.0 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.6.1 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.6.2 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.7.0 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.7.2 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.8.0 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.8.1 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.8.2 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.8.4 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.8.5 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.8.6 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.9.2 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.9.3 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | 0.9.4 |
Showing 50 of 65 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41107Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2172Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41107Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2172Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-3124?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in bin/winvlc.c in VLC Media Player 1.1.3 and earlier allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse wintab32.dll that is located in the same folder as a .mp3 file.
How severe is CVE-2010-3124?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-3124 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3124?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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