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CVE-2010-5245: Untrusted search path vulnerability in PDF-XChange Viewer 2.0 Build 54.0 allows local users to gain privile...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in PDF-XChange Viewer 2.0 Build 54.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse wintab32.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .pdf file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

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This CVE describes a legacy PDF viewer loading a DLL from an unsafe location. If a user opens a PDF from an attacker-controlled folder, a malicious local file could run with that user’s privileges. The provided sources do not show active exploitation or a vendor patch. Exposure is most likely on endpoints still running PDF-XChange Viewer 2.0 Build 54.0, especially where users open PDFs from downloads, removable media, shared folders, or archives. Evidence is incomplete because the CVE affected-product metadata is not populated. Prioritize based on asset prevalence. This is a legacy local attack path, not proven active exploitation in the supplied sources. If the affected viewer remains deployed, remediation is reasonable because user-driven document handling can make exposure hard to control. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for PDF-XChange Viewer 2.0 Build 54.0.; Check vendor guidance for fixed builds or retirement advice.; Remove or upgrade unsupported legacy PDF viewer installations..

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