CVE-2010-3134
Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Google Earth 5.1.3535.3218 allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse quserex.dll that is located in the same folder as a .kmz file.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Google Earth 5.1.3535.3218 - 'quserex.dll' DLL Hijacking
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| earth | 5.1.3535.3218 | |
References
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14790
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64484
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7553
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14790
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64484
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7553
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.