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The CVE-2010-5243 vulnerability involves multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Cyberlink Power2Go 7.0.0.0816. These vulnerabilities enable local users to escalate their privileges by placing a malicious dwmapi.dll or MFC71LOC.DLL file in the current working directory. An attacker could exploit this by tricking a user into opening a directory containing a .p2g, .iso, .pdl, .pds, or .p2i file, leading to privilege escalation.
Overview
This vulnerability in Cyberlink Power2Go 7.0.0.0816 allows local users to gain elevated privileges through the exploitation of untrusted search path vulnerabilities. By placing a malicious dwmapi.dll or MFC71LOC.DLL file in the current working directory, an attacker can execute arbitrary code and potentially take control of the affected system.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users should update Cyberlink Power2Go to a patched version that addresses the untrusted search path issues. It is also recommended to avoid opening directories from untrusted or unknown sources to mitigate the risk of privilege escalation through malicious files.
References
- CVE-2010-5243: CVE Details
- Third-party advisory: Secunia Advisory 41174
- Additional information: Extra Exploit Blogspot
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
