CVE-2010-4833

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in modules/engines/ms-windows/xp_theme.c in GTK+ before 2.24.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse uxtheme.dll file in the current working directory, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-4831.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.30%
Third-Party Advisory secunia.com Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49449 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://git.gnome.org/browse/gtk+/commit/modules/engines/ms-windows/xp_theme.c?h=gtk-2-24&id=d6e11a97e318158f5d210a0476870dfe14ed95e6 patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/45815 third party advisory broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-4833?
CVE-2010-4833 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-4833?
To fix CVE-2010-4833, 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-2010-4833 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2010-4833 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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