CVE-2010-3966

Name: CVE-2010-3966
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-12-16T19:33:03.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 13.19%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-3966 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, when BranchCache is supported, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains an EML file, an RSS file, or a WPOST file, aka "BranchCache Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 13.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, when BranchCache is supported, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains an EML file, an RSS file, or a WPOST file, aka "BranchCache Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

13.19%

95.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3966?

How severe is CVE-2010-3966?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-3966 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3966?

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Source: NVD / NIST