medium
6.2
CWE
362
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-5179: Race Condition

First published: Sat Aug 25 2012(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** Race condition in Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010 17.50.1647.0000 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 cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
trendmicro Internet Security 2010=17.50.1647.0000
Microsoft Windows XP
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Trend Micro Internet Security=17.50.1647.0000
Microsoft Windows XP

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-5179?

    CVE-2010-5179 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to bypass security measures.

  • How does CVE-2010-5179 affect Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010?

    CVE-2010-5179 allows local users to bypass kernel-mode hook handlers in Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010, enabling execution of malicious code.

  • How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2010-5179?

    To mitigate CVE-2010-5179, users should update Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010 to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2010-5179?

    CVE-2010-5179 primarily impacts users of Trend Micro Internet Security Pro 2010 on Windows XP systems.

  • Is CVE-2010-5179 exploitable over a network?

    CVE-2010-5179 is not exploitable over a network; it requires local user access to the vulnerable system.

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