Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in PKZIP before 12.50.0014 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 .zip file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pkware | Pkzip | 12.50.0014 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41103Vendor Advisory
- http://web.archive.org/web/20101229090807/http://www.pkware.com/support/desktop/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41103Vendor Advisory
- http://web.archive.org/web/20101229090807/http://www.pkware.com/support/desktop/
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-5274?
CVE-2010-5274 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Untrusted search path vulnerability in PKZIP before 12.50.0014 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory...
How severe is CVE-2010-5274?
CVE-2010-5274 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-2010-5274?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pkware Pkzip.