CVE-2010-5226: Medium severity Autodesk Design Review 2011 vulnerability
Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Autodesk Design Review 2011 11.0.0.86 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) dwmapi.dll, (2) whiptkwt.7.12.601.dll, or (3) xamlwt.7.6.0.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .dwf file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-5226?
CVE-2010-5226 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5226?
To mitigate CVE-2010-5226, ensure that the Autodesk Design Review 2011 application is updated to the latest version and that untrusted DLL files are not placed in the program's working directory.
Who is affected by CVE-2010-5226?
CVE-2010-5226 affects local users of Autodesk Design Review 2011 version 11.0.0.86.
What types of files are involved in the exploitation of CVE-2010-5226?
The exploitation of CVE-2010-5226 involves the placement of malicious dwmapi.dll, whiptk_wt.7.12.601.dll, or xaml_wt.7.6.0.dll files in the current working directory.
Can CVE-2010-5226 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2010-5226 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the system to place the malicious DLL files.