CVE-2010-5227: Medium severity web browser for android vulnerability

Published Sep 7, 2012
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Opera before 10.62 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .htm, .mht, .mhtml, .xht, .xhtm, or .xhtl file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Opera Opera<=10.61

Event History

Sep 7, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-5227?

CVE-2010-5227 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-5227?

To fix CVE-2010-5227, upgrade to Opera version 10.62 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2010-5227?

CVE-2010-5227 affects users of Opera web browsers up to and including version 10.61.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2010-5227?

The impact of CVE-2010-5227 allows local users to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-5227?

CVE-2010-5227 is an untrusted search path vulnerability that can be exploited via malicious DLL files.

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