CVE-2010-3126 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via DLL hijacking by placing a malicious DLL in the same folder as an avast license file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-3126?
CVE-2010-3126 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Aug 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in avast! Free Antivirus version 5.0.594 and earlier allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse mfc90loc.dll that is located in the same folder as an avast license (.avastlic) file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3126?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Avast Avast Antivirus Free.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3126?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-3126 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2010-3126 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-3126 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-86m9-jwxx-2r6p.