CVE-2010-5250: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-5250: Untrusted search path vulnerability in the pthread_win32_process_attach_np function in pthreadGC2.dll in Pt...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the pthread_win32_process_attach_np function in pthreadGC2.dll in Pthreads-win32 2.8.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse quserex.dll file in the current working directory. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 16:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old Windows DLL search path issue in Pthreads-win32 2.8.0. If vulnerable software loads pthreadGC2.dll in a risky working directory, a local user may be able to influence which DLL is loaded and gain higher privileges. The public record is sparse and partly based on third-party information. Exposure is most likely in legacy Windows applications that bundle or depend on Pthreads-win32 2.8.0 and run from attacker-writable working directories. The source bundle does not identify specific downstream products. Treat this as a legacy exposure review rather than an emergency, unless found in privileged Windows software or shared-user environments. Prioritize asset discovery and vendor confirmation. Mitigation focus: Inventory Windows applications bundling Pthreads-win32 2.8.0 or pthreadGC2.dll.; Check vendor guidance for updated Pthreads-win32 or downstream application fixes.; Avoid running affected applications from user-writable working directories..

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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