CVE-2010-5230: Medium severity Bentley MicroStation vulnerability
Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in MicroStation 7.1 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) mptools.dll, (2) baseman.dll, (3) wintab32.dll, or (4) wintab.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .hln or .rdl file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-5230?
CVE-2010-5230 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5230?
To fix CVE-2010-5230, remove or restrict access to untrusted paths and ensure that only trusted versions of the vulnerable DLL files are used.
What software is affected by CVE-2010-5230?
CVE-2010-5230 specifically affects Bentley MicroStation version 7.1.
Can CVE-2010-5230 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2010-5230 can only be exploited locally by users with access to the system.
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2010-5230?
Exploiting CVE-2010-5230 can lead to local users gaining elevated privileges, allowing them to execute malicious code with higher system rights.