VDB-62128 · CVE-2010-5231 · SA41108

DivX Player 7.2.0.19 VersionCheckDLL.dll untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in DivX Player 7.2.0.19. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality in the library VersionCheckDLL.dll. Executing a manipulation can lead to untrusted search path. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2010-5231. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in DivX Player 7.2.0.19. This vulnerability affects an unknown part in the library VersionCheckDLL.dll. 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. CVE summarizes:

Untrusted search path vulnerability in DivX Player 7.2.019 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse VersionCheckDLL.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .avi file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

The weakness was presented 09/07/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at secunia.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-5231 since 09/07/2012. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

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 (SA41108†). See VDB-62129 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

DivX

Name

Player

Version

7.2.0.19

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/27/2010 🔍
09/07/2012 +742 days 🔍
09/07/2012 +0 days 🔍
09/07/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +927 days 🔍
02/20/2019 +1430 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2010-5231 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-5231
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-62128
Secunia: 41108 - DivX Plus Player Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability, Highly Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 02/20/2019 16:25
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (50), 02/20/2019 16:25 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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