GTK GTK+ up to 2.8.8 Wintab32.dll untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in GTK GTK+ up to 2.8.8. Affected is an unknown function in the library Wintab32.dll. Performing a manipulation results in untrusted search path. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2010-4831. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in GTK GTK+ up to 2.8.8. This affects some unknown functionality in the library Wintab32.dll. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Untrusted search path vulnerability in gdk/win32/gdkinput-win32.c in GTK+ before 2.21.8 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse Wintab32.dll file in the current working directory.

The weakness was released 09/06/2011 with LAC Co., Ltd as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at git.gnome.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2010-4831 since 09/01/2011. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 2.8.9 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.gnome.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 49449†) and Secunia (SA45815†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-58432. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

• GTK

Name

• GTK+

Version

• 2.8.0
• 2.8.1
• 2.8.2
• 2.8.3
• 2.8.4
• 2.8.5
• 2.8.6
• 2.8.7
• 2.8.8

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 8.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: GTK+ 2.8.9
Patch: git.gnome.org

Timelineinfo

09/01/2011 🔍
09/05/2011 +4 days 🔍
09/06/2011 +1 days 🔍
09/06/2011 +0 days 🔍
09/09/2011 +3 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1291 days 🔍
01/15/2018 +1029 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: git.gnome.org
Organization: LAC Co., Ltd
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2010-4831 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-4831
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-58431
SecurityFocus: 49449 - GTK+ Multiple DLL Loading Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 45815 - GTK+ Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability, Highly Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 01/15/2018 11:52
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (60), 01/15/2018 11:52 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:E29:103

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