CVE-2010-5240: Medium severity coreldraw vulnerability
Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Corel PHOTO-PAINT and CorelDRAW X5 15.1.0.588 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) dwmapi.dll or (2) CrlRib.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .cdr, .cpt, .cmx, or .csl 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-2010-5240?
CVE-2010-5240 has a medium severity level due to its ability to allow local users to gain privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5240?
To fix CVE-2010-5240, ensure that you are using the updated versions of Corel PHOTO-PAINT and CorelDRAW that address this vulnerability.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2010-5240?
CVE-2010-5240 affects Corel PHOTO-PAINT X3 version 13.0.0.576 and CorelDRAW X5 version 15.1.0.588.
What types of files can exploit CVE-2010-5240?
CVE-2010-5240 can be exploited by placing a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll or CrlRib.dll in directories containing files such as .cdr, .cpt, .cmx, or .csl.
Who can be affected by CVE-2010-5240?
Local users on systems running the affected versions of Corel PHOTO-PAINT and CorelDRAW can be affected by CVE-2010-5240.