CVE-2010-5268: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-5268: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Amazon Kindle for PC 1.3.0 30884 allows local users to gain privileg...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Amazon Kindle for PC 1.3.0 30884 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 .azw file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 02:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This older issue affects Amazon Kindle for PC 1.3.0 30884. If a user opens Kindle content from a directory controlled by another local user, the application may load an untrusted DLL from that directory. The provided sources do not show active exploitation or a vendor patch. Exposure is most likely on Windows endpoints still running Amazon Kindle for PC 1.3.0 30884, especially where users open .azw files from shared, downloaded, or otherwise untrusted directories. Treat this as a cleanup and legacy software risk, not an emergency internet-facing issue. Prioritize if the application exists on shared Windows systems or unmanaged endpoints. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire Amazon Kindle for PC 1.3.0 30884 where present.; Check Amazon or vendor guidance for fixed versions or supported upgrade paths.; Avoid opening Kindle .azw files from untrusted or shared 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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