CVE-2010-5146: Low severity Websense Websense Web Security vulnerability

Published Aug 23, 2012
·
Updated

The Remote Filtering component in Websense Web Security and Web Filter before 7.1 Hotfix 66 allows local users to bypass filtering by (1) renaming the WDC.exe file or (2) deleting driver files.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Websense Websense Web Security<=7.1
Websense Websense Web Security=6.3.0
Websense Websense Web Security=6.3.1
Websense Websense Web Security=6.3.2
Websense Websense Web Security=6.3.3
Websense Websense Web Security=7.0
Websense Websense Web Filter<=7.1
Websense Websense Web Filter=6.3.0
Websense Websense Web Filter=6.3.1
Websense Websense Web Filter=6.3.2
Websense Websense Web Filter=6.3.3
Websense Websense Web Filter=7.0

Event History

Aug 23, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-5146?

CVE-2010-5146 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its potential for local user exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-5146?

To fix CVE-2010-5146, upgrade to Websense Web Security and Web Filter version 7.1 Hotfix 66 or later.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2010-5146?

CVE-2010-5146 affects Websense Web Security and Web Filter versions prior to 7.1 Hotfix 66.

4

What types of attacks does CVE-2010-5146 allow?

CVE-2010-5146 allows local users to bypass web filtering by renaming or deleting specific files.

5

Is CVE-2010-5146 a remote vulnerability?

No, CVE-2010-5146 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local access to exploit.

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