CVE-2010-5249: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-5249: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Sophos Free Encryption 2.40.1.1 and Sophos SafeGuard PrivateCrypto 2...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Sophos Free Encryption 2.40.1.1 and Sophos SafeGuard PrivateCrypto 2.40.1.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse pcrypt0406.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .uti file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 03:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a reported local privilege-escalation weakness in older Sophos encryption software. A local user could abuse how the application searches for a required DLL, causing malicious code to run with higher privileges. The CVE record warns that the information comes only from third-party reporting, so confidence is limited. Exposure is most likely on endpoints still running the named Sophos encryption products and opening associated encrypted file formats from user-writable or shared locations. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete. Treat this as a legacy-software exposure review, not an emergency unless the affected products are still deployed. Prioritize confirming presence, replacing unsupported software, and reducing risky shared-folder workflows. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for the named Sophos product versions.; Check Sophos guidance for any official update or retirement path.; Remove or replace obsolete installations if vendor guidance is unavailable..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 7, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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