VDB-62135 · CVE-2010-5238 · SA41142

CyberLink PowerDirector 8.00.3022 dwmapi.dll untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in CyberLink PowerDirector 8.00.3022 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function in the library dwmapi.dll. The manipulation leads to untrusted search path. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2010-5238. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in CyberLink PowerDirector 8.00.3022. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown part in the library dwmapi.dll. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Untrusted search path vulnerability in CyberLink PowerDirector 8.00.3022 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 .pdl, .iso, .pds, .p2g, or .p2i file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

The weakness was published 09/07/2012 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at secunia.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2010-5238 since 09/07/2012. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful 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.

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 (SA41142†). Similar entry is available at VDB-62134. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2010-5238 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-5238
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-62135
Secunia: 41142 - CyberLink PowerDirector Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability, Highly Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 02/20/2019 16:31
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (50), 02/20/2019 16:31 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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