Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP3/2013/2016 MFC Library Loader untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP3/2013/2016. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component MFC Library Loader. Executing a manipulation can lead to untrusted search path. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2010-3190. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP3/2013/2016 (Groupware Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component MFC Library Loader. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-426. The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 08/23/2010. The weakness was presented 10/09/2018 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared for download at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-3190 since 08/31/2010. The attack needs to be approached locally. A single authentication is necessary for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574. The advisory points out:

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that certain applications built using Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC) handle the loading of DLL files.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 8 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 86001 (Apple iTunes < 12.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 53017 (Microsoft Windows Exchange Server Update For October 2018).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (86001), SecurityFocus (BID 42811†), OSVDB (67674†) and Secunia (SA41212†). See VDB-54584, VDB-77185, VDB-77777 and VDB-77778 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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Nessus ID: 86001
Nessus Name: Apple iTunes < 12.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)
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OpenVAS ID: 802962
OpenVAS Name: Apple iTunes Multiple Vulnerabilities Sep15 (Windows)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
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CVE: CVE-2010-3190 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-3190
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-125128

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SecurityFocus: 42811 - Microsoft ATL/MFC Trace Tool 'dwmapi.dll' DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 41212
OSVDB: 67674 - CVE-2010-3190 - Microsoft Exchange Server - Code Execution Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/10/2018 13:00
Updated: 05/29/2026 00:37
Changes: 10/10/2018 13:00 (60), 04/01/2020 09:33 (21), 05/23/2023 16:05 (3), 05/29/2026 00:37 (26)
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