CVE-2010-3966: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-3966: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, when BranchCache is...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, when BranchCache is supported, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains an EML file, an RSS file, or a WPOST file, aka "BranchCache Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 03:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Windows issue where BranchCache can load a malicious local library from an unsafe folder. An attacker already able to place files where a user opens certain content could gain higher privileges on Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 systems that support BranchCache. Exposure is most likely limited to unmanaged or legacy Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 assets, especially systems missing MS10-095 or a superseding update. The provided data does not identify other affected products or versions. Treat this as a legacy hygiene and privilege-escalation risk. It is not flagged as actively exploited in the provided sources, but any remaining Windows 7 or Server 2008 R2 systems should be patched, isolated, or retired. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS10-095 or the vendor-identified superseding update path.; Inventory Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 systems that may support BranchCache.; Prioritize retirement or isolation of unsupported legacy Windows assets..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 01:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 16, 2010, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS10-095CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:12163CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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