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CVE-2010-5082

9.3 · HIGH

Untrusted search path vulnerability in colorcpl.exe 6.0.6000.16386 in the Color Control Panel in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan…

Published Jan 17, 2012microsoftEPSS 14.94%

Overview

CVE-2010-5082 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_server_2008. It was published on January 17, 2012 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 colorcpl.exe 6.0.6000.16386 in the Color Control Panel in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse sti.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .camp, .cdmp, .gmmp, .icc, or .icm file, aka "Color Control Panel Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_server_2008 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

Refshinnai.altervista.org/exploits/SH-006-20100914.htmlRefwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-045A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-012Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14446Refshinnai.altervista.org/exploits/SH-006-20100914.htmlRefwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-045A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-012Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14446

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-5082?

CVE-2010-5082 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_server_2008. It was published on January 17, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-5082?

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-2010-5082?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_server_2008 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-2010-5082?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-5082 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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