MEDIUM · 6.9

CVE-2010-5196

Untrusted search path vulnerability in KeePass Password Safe before 2.13 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DwmApi.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a...

Vulnerability Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in KeePass Password Safe before 2.13 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DwmApi.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .kdbx file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

CVSS Score

6.9

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
KeepassPassword Safe<= 2.10

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2010-5196?

CVE-2010-5196 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Untrusted search path vulnerability in KeePass Password Safe before 2.13 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DwmApi.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a...

How severe is CVE-2010-5196?

CVE-2010-5196 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2010-5196?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Keepass Password Safe.