CVE-2010-3126

Name: CVE-2010-3126
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-08-26T18:36:35.623+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.83%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-3126 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in avast! Free Antivirus version 5.0.594 and earlier allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse mfc90loc.dll that is located in the same folder as an avast license (.avastlic) file.. EPSS estimates a 7.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in avast! Free Antivirus version 5.0.594 and earlier allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse mfc90loc.dll that is located in the same folder as an avast license (.avastlic) file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.83%

93.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Avast	Avast Antivirus Free	<= 5.0.594

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/41109Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14743Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2175Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7193
http://secunia.com/advisories/41109Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14743Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2175Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7193

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3126?

How severe is CVE-2010-3126?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-3126 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3126?

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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Source: NVD / NIST