CVE-2010-3140 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via DLL hijacking in Windows Internet Communication Settings by placing a malicious DLL in the same folder as an ISP 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-2010-3140?
CVE-2010-3140 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp, published on 27 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 Microsoft Windows Internet Communication Settings on Windows XP SP3 allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse schannel.dll that is located in the same folder as an ISP file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3140?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3140?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-3140 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-2010-3140 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-3140 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Xp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5hp7-qvm3-p493.