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The vulnerabilities in TuneUp Utilities 2009 and 2010 versions allow local users to escalate privileges by placing a malicious wscapi.dll or vclib32.dll file in the current working directory. This can be exploited by a directory containing a .tvs file, enabling unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges on the system.
Overview
The vulnerabilities in TuneUp Utilities versions 2009 and 2010 can be exploited by local users to gain elevated privileges through untrusted search path vulnerabilities. By placing a malicious file in the working directory, attackers can execute arbitrary code and potentially compromise the system.
Remediation
To mitigate these vulnerabilities, users are advised to update to a patched version of TuneUp Utilities that addresses the untrusted search path issues. Additionally, users should exercise caution when handling files from untrusted sources and avoid running executables from untrusted directories.
References
- CVE ID: CVE-2010-5217
- CVE Details: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2010-5217
- Secunia Advisory: http://secunia.com/advisories/41575
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
