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CVE-2010-0103

9.3 · HIGH

UsbCharger.dll in the Energizer DUO USB battery charger software contains a backdoor that is implemented through the Arucer.dll file in the %WINDIR%\system32 directory, which allows remote attacker…

Published Mar 10, 2010energizerCWE-94EPSS 27.34%

Overview

CVE-2010-0103 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting energizer duo_usb. It was published on March 10, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

UsbCharger.dll in the Energizer DUO USB battery charger software contains a backdoor that is implemented through the Arucer.dll file in the %WINDIR%\system32 directory, which allows remote attackers to download arbitrary programs onto a Windows PC, and execute these programs, via a request to TCP port 7777.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from energizer. Update duo_usb to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/154421Refwww.marketwatch.com/story/energizer-announces-duo-charger-and-usb-charger-software-problem-2010-03-05Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/38571Refwww.symantec.com/connect/blogs/trojan-found-usb-battery-charger-softwareRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/154421Refwww.marketwatch.com/story/energizer-announces-duo-charger-and-usb-charger-software-problem-2010-03-05Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/38571Refwww.symantec.com/connect/blogs/trojan-found-usb-battery-charger-software

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0103?

CVE-2010-0103 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting energizer duo_usb. It was published on March 10, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-0103?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-0103?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from energizer. Update duo_usb to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-0103?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-0103 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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