What is the severity of CVE-2010-3191?

CVE-2010-3191 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow execution of arbitrary code.

How does CVE-2010-3191 affect Adobe Captivate?

CVE-2010-3191 affects Adobe Captivate by allowing local users and possibly remote attackers to exploit DLL hijacking through untrusted search paths.

What versions of Adobe Captivate are affected by CVE-2010-3191?

The vulnerability CVE-2010-3191 specifically affects Adobe Captivate version 5.0.0.596 and possibly other versions.

How can I mitigate CVE-2010-3191?

To mitigate CVE-2010-3191, ensure that you do not use untrusted .cptx files and regularly update Adobe Captivate to the latest security patch.

What type of attack can CVE-2010-3191 enable?

CVE-2010-3191 can enable DLL hijacking attacks through the placement of malicious dwmapi.dll files in the same directory as .cptx files.

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CVE-2010-3191

critical

9.3

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/8/2010

7/8/2024

CVE-2010-3191

First published: Tue Aug 31 2010(Updated: )

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Captivate 5.0.0.596, and possibly other versions, allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll that is located in the same folder as a .cptx file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Captivate	=5.0.0.596

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3191?
CVE-2010-3191 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow execution of arbitrary code.
How does CVE-2010-3191 affect Adobe Captivate?
CVE-2010-3191 affects Adobe Captivate by allowing local users and possibly remote attackers to exploit DLL hijacking through untrusted search paths.
What versions of Adobe Captivate are affected by CVE-2010-3191?
The vulnerability CVE-2010-3191 specifically affects Adobe Captivate version 5.0.0.596 and possibly other versions.
How can I mitigate CVE-2010-3191?
To mitigate CVE-2010-3191, ensure that you do not use untrusted .cptx files and regularly update Adobe Captivate to the latest security patch.
What type of attack can CVE-2010-3191 enable?
CVE-2010-3191 can enable DLL hijacking attacks through the placement of malicious dwmapi.dll files in the same directory as .cptx files.

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