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CVE-2010-5220

6.9 · MEDIUM

Untrusted search path vulnerability in MEO Encryption Software 2.02 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a d…

Published Sep 6, 2012nchsoftwareEPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2010-5220 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting nchsoftware meo_encryption_software. It was published on September 6, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in MEO Encryption Software 2.02 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .meo or .cry file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nchsoftware. Update meo_encryption_software 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

Refpacketstormsecurity.org/1010-exploits/meo-dllhijack.txtRefsecunia.com/advisories/41843Refpacketstormsecurity.org/1010-exploits/meo-dllhijack.txtRefsecunia.com/advisories/41843

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-5220?

CVE-2010-5220 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting nchsoftware meo_encryption_software. It was published on September 6, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-5220?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-5220?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nchsoftware. Update meo_encryption_software 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-2010-5220?

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