CVE-2010-5258: Medium severity Adobe Audition vulnerability

Published Sep 7, 2012
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Audition 3.0 build 7283.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse Assist.Dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .ses file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Adobe Audition=3.0

Event History

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-5258?

The severity of CVE-2010-5258 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-5258?

To fix CVE-2010-5258, ensure that you do not place untrusted DLL files in the current working directory or update to a patched version of Adobe Audition.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2010-5258?

Users of Adobe Audition 3.0 build 7283.0 are affected by CVE-2010-5258.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-5258?

CVE-2010-5258 is an untrusted search path vulnerability related to DLL hijacking.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2010-5258?

An attacker can gain higher privileges on the system by placing a malicious Assist.Dll file in the current working directory.

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