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CVE-2010-3403

9.3 · HIGH

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Qualcomm eXtensible Diagnostic Monitor (QXDM) 03.09.19 allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking…

Published Sep 16, 2010qualcommEPSS 2.54%

Overview

CVE-2010-3403 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting qualcomm extensible_diagnostic_monitor. It was published on September 16, 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

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Qualcomm eXtensible Diagnostic Monitor (QXDM) 03.09.19 allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse mfc71enu.dll that is located in the same folder as a .isf file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from qualcomm. Update extensible_diagnostic_monitor 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

Refosvdb.org/67991Refsecunia.com/advisories/41309Refwww.exploit-db.com/dll-hijacking-vulnerable-applications/Refosvdb.org/67991Refsecunia.com/advisories/41309Refwww.exploit-db.com/dll-hijacking-vulnerable-applications/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3403?

CVE-2010-3403 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting qualcomm extensible_diagnostic_monitor. It was published on September 16, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-3403?

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-2010-3403?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from qualcomm. Update extensible_diagnostic_monitor 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-2010-3403?

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