CVE-2010-5151 — MEDIUM (6.2)

Vulnerability Description

Race condition in avast! Internet Security 5.0.462 on Windows XP allows local users to bypass kernel-mode hook handlers, and execute dangerous code that would otherwise be blocked by a handler but not blocked by signature-based malware detection, via certain user-space memory changes during hook-handler execution, aka an argument-switch attack or a KHOBE attack. NOTE: this issue is disputed by some third parties because it is a flaw in a protection mechanism for situations where a crafted program has already begun to execute

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Confidentiality

COMPLETE

Integrity

COMPLETE

Availability

COMPLETE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Avast\!	Avast\! Internet Security	5.0.462
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2010-5151?

CVE-2010-5151 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Race condition in avast! Internet Security 5.0.462 on Windows XP allows local users to bypass kernel-mode hook handlers, and execute dangerous code that would otherwise be blocked by a handler but not...

How severe is CVE-2010-5151?

CVE-2010-5151 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2010-5151?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avast\! Avast\! Internet Security, Microsoft Windows Xp.