VDB-62072 · CVE-2010-5220 · SA41843

Nchsoftware MEO Encryption Software 2.02 dwmapi.dll missing encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Nchsoftware MEO Encryption Software 2.02. Affected is an unknown function in the library dwmapi.dll. Such manipulation leads to missing encryption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2010-5220. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Nchsoftware MEO Encryption Software 2.02. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown part in the library dwmapi.dll. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing encryption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-311. The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Untrusted search path vulnerability in MEO Encryption Software 2.02 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .meo or .cry file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

The weakness was disclosed 09/06/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at secunia.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2010-5220 since 09/06/2012. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Secunia (SA41843†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

Nchsoftware

Name

MEO Encryption Software

Version

2.02

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

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

VulDB Base Score: 8.4
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Missing encryption
CWE: CWE-311 / CWE-310
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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: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/15/2010 🔍
09/06/2012 +692 days 🔍
09/06/2012 +0 days 🔍
09/06/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +928 days 🔍
01/31/2018 +1045 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2010-5220 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-5220
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-62072
Secunia: 41843 - MEO Encryption Software Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability, Highly Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 01/31/2018 07:48
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (43), 01/31/2018 07:48 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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