CVE-2010-5250

Name: CVE-2010-5250
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-09-07T10:32:22.413+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

0.44%

34.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pthread-Win32 Project	Pthreads-Win32	2.8.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/41215Not Applicable, Vendor Advisory
http://www.corelan.be:8800/index.php/2010/08/25/dll-hijacking-kb-2269637-the-unofficial-list/Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/41215Not Applicable, Vendor Advisory
http://www.corelan.be:8800/index.php/2010/08/25/dll-hijacking-kb-2269637-the-unofficial-list/Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-5250?

How severe is CVE-2010-5250?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-5250 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-5250?

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