CVE-2010-5235: Untrusted search path vulnerability in IZArc Archiver 4.1.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan

Routine

MEDIUM 6.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-5235 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting izarc. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in IZArc Archiver 4.1.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse ztv7z.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .arj file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained 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: izarc

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

izarc izarc DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy izarc || rpm -q izarc || izarc --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison izarc sudo apt install izarc=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1.2> sudo apt-mark hold izarc

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

dnf --showduplicates list izarc sudo dnf downgrade izarc-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add izarc

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-2010-5235?

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

Is CVE-2010-5235 being exploited?

CVE-2010-5235 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-2010-5235 affect?

CVE-2010-5235 affects izarc. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). Untrusted search path vulnerability in IZArc Archiver 4.1.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse ztv7z.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .arj file. NOTE: some of t

How urgent is CVE-2010-5235?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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