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CVE-2010-3140

HighPublished

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Internet Communication Settings on Windows XP SP3 allows local users, and possibly remote...

Published: Aug 27, 2010
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 25, 2010

Primary CVSS

9.3/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

15.1%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.6%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

Microsoft Windows Internet Communication Settings - 'schannel.dll' DLL HijackingExploit
ALPdaemon · windows · Aug 25, 2010

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