CVE-2010-5272: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-5272: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Altova DatabaseSpy 2011 Enterprise Edition SP1 allows local users to...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Altova DatabaseSpy 2011 Enterprise Edition SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .qprj file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 16:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2010-5272 is a local privilege-risk issue in Altova DatabaseSpy 2011 Enterprise Edition SP1. If the application is run from a directory containing a malicious dwmapi.dll, such as alongside a project file, Windows may load that file. The record does not show active exploitation or a confirmed vendor fix. Exposure appears limited to systems with Altova DatabaseSpy 2011 Enterprise Edition SP1 installed, especially where users open project files from untrusted, shared, or writable directories. Current exposure is likely low unless this legacy version remains in use. Treat this as a targeted legacy-software cleanup item, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize confirmation of installations and removal or upgrade if found, because the issue can convert local access into higher privilege under unsafe file-opening workflows. Mitigation focus: Check Altova guidance for affected versions and any available update or workaround.; Remove or replace DatabaseSpy 2011 Enterprise Edition SP1 where no longer required.; Avoid opening .qprj files from untrusted, shared, or user-writable 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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