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CVE-2010-5169: Race condition in Online Armor Premium 4.0.0.35 on Windows XP allows local users to bypass kernel-mode hook...

Race condition in Online Armor Premium 4.0.0.35 on Windows XP allows local users to bypass kernel-mode hook handlers, and execute dangerous code that would otherwise be blocked by a handler but not blocked by signature-based malware detection, via certain user-space memory changes during hook-handler execution, aka an argument-switch attack or a KHOBE attack. NOTE: this issue is disputed by some third parties because it is a flaw in a protection mechanism for situations where a crafted program has already begun to execute

HighCVSS 7Not KEV-listedUpdated
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This is a legacy endpoint-security bypass, not a remote break-in. On Windows XP systems running Online Armor Premium 4.0.0.35, a local program could potentially evade kernel hook checks that should block dangerous behavior. The issue is disputed and applies after code is already executing. Likely exposure is limited to legacy Windows XP endpoints with Online Armor Premium 4.0.0.35. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm product and version from asset records before assuming impact. Treat as a legacy-risk cleanup item unless matching systems remain in use. If they do, prioritize remediation because the affected control is security software and the impact rating is high. Mitigation focus: Identify any Windows XP endpoints running Online Armor Premium 4.0.0.35.; Check vendor or archived product guidance for any available update or replacement path.; Replace unsupported Windows XP and legacy endpoint-security software where possible..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H15.9Primary CVE score

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Base CVSS 3.1 score

7High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2010-5169Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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