CVE-2010-5226: Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Autodesk Design Review 2011 11.0.0.86 allow local users t...

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This is a historical local privilege risk in Autodesk Design Review 2011 11.0.0.86. If a user opens a DWF file from a directory containing malicious replacement DLLs, the application may load them. The CVE record says the information comes only from third-party sources, so confidence is limited. Exposure is most likely on workstations still running Autodesk Design Review 2011 11.0.0.86, especially where users open DWF files from Downloads, shared folders, removable media, or other writable project directories. Treat this as a targeted workstation hygiene issue, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize environments with legacy Autodesk Design Review use, shared design folders, and users handling external DWF files. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Autodesk Design Review 2011 11.0.0.86.; Check Autodesk guidance for a supported update, replacement, or retirement path.; Avoid opening DWF files from untrusted or user-writable directories..

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

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