VDB-62148 · CVE-2010-5251 · SA41223

IBM Lotus Notes 8.5 nnoteswc.dll untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM Lotus Notes 8.5. This impacts an unknown function in the library nnoteswc.dll. The manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-5251. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IBM Lotus Notes 8.5 (Groupware Software). Affected is some unknown functionality in the library nnoteswc.dll. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation 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. CVE summarizes:

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in IBM Lotus Notes 8.5 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) nnoteswc.dll or (2) nlsxbe.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .vcf, .vcs, or .ics 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 is traded as CVE-2010-5251 since 09/07/2012. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 12/13/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.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 (SA41223†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2010-5251 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-5251
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-62148
Secunia: 41223

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/13/2021 12:34
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (42), 01/13/2018 12:41 (6), 12/13/2021 12:34 (3)
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