CVE-2010-5274: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-5274: Untrusted search path vulnerability in PKZIP before 12.50.0014 allows local users to gain privileges via a...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in PKZIP before 12.50.0014 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 .zip file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 02:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2010-5274 is a local privilege escalation issue in PKZIP before 12.50.0014. If PKZIP is run from an unsafe location, it may load a malicious dwmapi.dll from that directory. Business urgency is highest where legacy PKZIP remains installed on shared or administrative workstations. Exposure appears limited to environments still running PKZIP earlier than 12.50.0014, especially where users open ZIP files from writable shared folders or where PKZIP runs with elevated privileges. Treat this as a legacy software cleanup and local privilege risk, not an internet-facing emergency. Prioritize administrative workstations, shared file workflows, and any system where PKZIP still runs with elevated rights. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for PKZIP and record installed versions.; Upgrade PKZIP to 12.50.0014 or later where still present.; Remove legacy PKZIP installs that are no longer business-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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