CVE-2010-5250
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CVE-2010-5250 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in the pthread_win32_process_attach_np function in pthreadGC2.dll in Pthreads-win32 2.8.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse quserex.dll file in the current working directory. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the pthread_win32_process_attach_np function in pthreadGC2.dll in Pthreads-win32 2.8.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse quserex.dll file in the current working directory. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pthread-Win32 Project | Pthreads-Win32 | 2.8.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41215Not Applicable, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41215Not Applicable, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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