CWE
362
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-5169: Race Condition

First published: Sat Aug 25 2012(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** Race condition in Online Armor Premium 4.0.0.35 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Online Armor Personal Firewall=4.0.0.35
Microsoft Windows XP
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Online Armor Personal Firewall=4.0.0.35
Microsoft Windows XP

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-5169?

    CVE-2010-5169 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to bypass security mechanisms.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-5169?

    To mitigate CVE-2010-5169, it is recommended to upgrade Online Armor Premium to a version that patches this race condition.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2010-5169?

    CVE-2010-5169 primarily affects Emisoft Online Armor Premium version 4.0.0.35 running on Windows XP.

  • Can CVE-2010-5169 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2010-5169 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2010-5169?

    The impact of CVE-2010-5169 includes the potential execution of unauthorized code that could compromise system security.

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