CVE-2010-5248
First published: Fri Sep 07 2012(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in UltraVNC 1.0.8.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse vnclang.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .vnc file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| UltraVNC UltraVNC | =1.0.8.2 | |
| UltraVNC | =1.0.8.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-5248?
CVE-2010-5248 has a medium severity level due to its potential for privilege escalation through untrusted search paths.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5248?
To fix CVE-2010-5248, ensure that you do not run UltraVNC from directories where untrusted DLL files could be located, or update to a patched version if available.
Who is affected by CVE-2010-5248?
CVE-2010-5248 affects users of UltraVNC version 1.0.8.2 who may have a Trojan horse vnclang.dll file in their working directory.
Can CVE-2010-5248 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2010-5248 primarily allows local users to exploit the vulnerability, not remote users.
What is the impact of CVE-2010-5248?
The impact of CVE-2010-5248 is unauthorized privilege escalation through the execution of malicious DLL files.
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