CVE-2010-5265: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-5265: Untrusted search path vulnerability in SmartSniff 1.71 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan h...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in SmartSniff 1.71 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse wpcap.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .cfg or .ssp file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 01:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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SmartSniff 1.71 may load a malicious wpcap.dll from the folder it is run from. A local user could use this behavior to gain higher privileges if SmartSniff is launched from a prepared directory, such as one containing SmartSniff configuration files. Exposure is most likely on Windows systems where SmartSniff 1.71 is installed or portable copies are used, especially from user-writable folders or shared directories. Treat this as a legacy local privilege risk, not an internet-facing emergency. Prioritize cleanup where SmartSniff is used by administrators or stored in shared operational folders. Mitigation focus: Inventory and remove unnecessary SmartSniff 1.71 installations or portable copies.; Check NirSoft or trusted vendor guidance for an updated or fixed version.; Prevent execution of SmartSniff from user-writable or shared folders..

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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