CVE-2010-5253: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-5253: Untrusted search path vulnerability in WinImage 8.50 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan hor...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in WinImage 8.50 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse wnaspi32.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .imz file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 22:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2010-5253 is a legacy Windows application issue in WinImage 8.50. If a local user can influence the folder WinImage opens from, the application may load an untrusted DLL from that folder, potentially allowing privilege gain. The sources do not provide CVSS scoring, a vendor fix, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to systems with WinImage 8.50 installed, especially legacy Windows workstations or servers where users open disk image files from shared, writable, or untrusted directories. Treat this as a targeted legacy-software risk. It is not known to be actively exploited from the supplied sources, but any confirmed WinImage 8.50 deployment should be reviewed because the impact is privilege escalation on affected endpoints. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for WinImage 8.50 installations.; Check WinImage vendor guidance for updates or retirement advice.; Remove WinImage 8.50 where it is no longer required..

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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