First published: Thu Sep 06 2012(Updated: )
Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Intuit QuickBooks 2010 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) dbicudtx11.dll, (2) mfc90enu.dll, or (3) mfc90loc.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .des, .qbo, or .qpg file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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QuickBooks | =2010 |
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CVE-2010-5198 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
To fix CVE-2010-5198, ensure that your installation of Intuit QuickBooks 2010 does not allow untrusted DLL files in the application directory.
CVE-2010-5198 affects users of Intuit QuickBooks 2010, particularly those operating in environments susceptible to DLL hijacking.
CVE-2010-5198 can facilitate local privilege escalation attacks through the exploitation of untrusted search path vulnerabilities.
While CVE-2010-5198 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for users who continue to run outdated versions of QuickBooks without patches.