Vulnerability Intelligence Report
CVE-2010-5174
Race condition in Prevx 3.0.5.143 on Windows XP allows local users to bypass kernel-mode hook handlers, and execute dangerous code that would otherwise be blocked by a handler but not blocked by signature-based malware detection, via certain user-space memory changes during hook-handler execution, aka an argument-switch attack or a KHOBE attack. NOTE: this issue is disputed by some third parties because it is a flaw in a protection mechanism for situations where a crafted program has already begun to execute
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
6.2
MEDIUM
EPSS Probability:0.29%
Executive Threat Verdict
Evaluating...
Evaluating Threat Landscape...
Assessing known weaponization, exploitation telemetry, and federal advisories.
Attack Surface
—
Authentication
—
Weaponization
—
SSVC Action
—
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| prevx | prevx | 3.0.5.143 |
| microsoft | windows_xp | all |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
0.291%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | MITRE Corporation · N/A · USA |
| Reserved | 2012-08-25T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2012-08-25T21:00:00 |
| Last Updated | 2024-09-16T18:14:33 |
Community Chatter & Buzz