CVE-2010-5231: Untrusted search path vulnerability in DivX Player 7.2.019 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan

Routine

MEDIUM 6.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-5231 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting divx player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in DivX Player 7.2.019 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse VersionCheckDLL.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .avi file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2012-09-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: divx

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2012-09-07 10:32 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

divx divx player DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.2.0.19

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.2.0.19

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy divx-player || rpm -q divx-player || divx-player --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.2.0.19 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison divx-player sudo apt install divx-player=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2.0.19> sudo apt-mark hold divx-player

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list divx-player sudo dnf downgrade divx-player-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.2.0.19> sudo dnf versionlock add divx-player

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-5231?

divx player: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-5231 being exploited?

CVE-2010-5231 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2010-5231 affect?

CVE-2010-5231 affects divx player. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). Untrusted search path vulnerability in DivX Player 7.2.019 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse VersionCheckDLL.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .avi file. NOTE:

How urgent is CVE-2010-5231?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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