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CVE-2010-3966

9.3 · HIGH

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, when BranchCache is supported, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current wor…

Published Dec 16, 2010microsoftEPSS 13.19%

Overview

CVE-2010-3966 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on December 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 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, when BranchCache is supported, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains an EML file, an RSS file, or a WPOST file, aka "BranchCache Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 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/69816Refsecunia.com/advisories/42609Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/45295Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1024877Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-348A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3218Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-095Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12163Refosvdb.org/69816Refsecunia.com/advisories/42609

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3966?

CVE-2010-3966 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on December 16, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-3966?

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-2010-3966?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 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-2010-3966?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-3966 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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