CVE-2010-5211: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-5211: Untrusted search path vulnerability in ALSee 6.20.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan ho...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in ALSee 6.20.0.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse patchani.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .ani, .bmp, .cal, .hdp, .jpe, .mac, .pbm, .pcx, .pgm, .png, .psd, .ras, .tga, or .tiff file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 21:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2010-5211 is a local DLL search-path issue in ALSee 6.20.0.1. If ALSee opens certain image files from a directory containing a malicious patchani.dll, code may run with the user's privileges, or higher if ALSee is elevated. Exposure is likely limited to Windows endpoints still running ALSee 6.20.0.1, especially where users open image files from untrusted folders, archives, removable media, or network shares. Treat this as a targeted legacy desktop risk, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize removal or containment if ALSee 6.20.0.1 exists on managed endpoints, particularly in sensitive user groups. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for ALSee 6.20.0.1 and remove unsupported installations.; Check vendor or advisory guidance for a fixed supported version.; Block opening untrusted image folders with ALSee where possible..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 00:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 6, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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