CVE-2010-3136

Public Exploit

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Skype 4.2.0.169 and earlier allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse wab32.dll that is located in the same folder as a .skype file.

9.3

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.41% Top 25%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64577	vdb entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14766	exploit
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11833	vdb entry signature

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3136?: CVE-2010-3136 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-3136?: To fix CVE-2010-3136, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-3136 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2010-3136 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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