CVE-2010-5231

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in DivX Player 7.2.019 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse VersionCheckDLL.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .avi file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

6.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://secunia.com/blog/120
http://secunia.com/advisories/41108	third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-5231?: CVE-2010-5231 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-5231?: To fix CVE-2010-5231, 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-2010-5231 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2010-5231 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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