Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability in Indeo Codec for Windows XP SP3 by Microsoft
CVE-2010-3138
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Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 27 August 2010
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 43%
What is CVE-2010-3138?
A vulnerability exists in the Indeo Codec (iac25_32.ax) found in Microsoft Windows XP SP3, which allows local users to exploit an untrusted search path. This flaw can be exploited by placing a malicious iacenc.dll file in the current working directory. When using media players like BS.Player or Media Player Classic to access multimedia files (e.g. .avi, .mka, .ra, .ram), this security breach can potentially lead to unauthorized privilege gains, thereby compromising system integrity.
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.