CVE-2012-5378: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-5378: Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installation functionality in ActiveTcl 8.5.12, when installed i...

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the installation functionality in ActiveTcl 8.5.12, when installed in the top-level C:\ directory, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the C:\TD\bin directory, which is added to the PATH system environment variable, as demonstrated by a Trojan horse wlbsctrl.dll file used by the "IKE and AuthIP IPsec Keying Modules" system service in Windows Vista SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows 8 Release Preview.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 21:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This CVE describes a Windows local privilege escalation risk caused by ActiveTcl 8.5.12 installation behavior. In a specific install layout, the installer adds a writable-looking top-level directory to the system PATH, letting a local user influence DLL loading by privileged services. Exposure appears limited to Windows hosts with ActiveTcl 8.5.12 installed directly under C:\. The source bundle does not identify broader affected versions, CPEs, or non-Windows exposure. Treat this as a targeted legacy configuration risk. It matters most where ActiveTcl 8.5.12 remains on Windows servers or endpoints with shared local access. Prioritize inventory and path hygiene over emergency response unless local abuse indicators exist. Mitigation focus: Identify and prioritize hosts running ActiveTcl 8.5.12 on Windows.; Check vendor guidance before applying product-specific fixes.; Remove unsafe top-level install paths from the system PATH where appropriate..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 16:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 11, 2012, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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