CVE-2010-5266: Untrusted search path vulnerability in VideoCharge Studio 2.9.0.632 allows local users to gain privileges via

Routine

MEDIUM 6.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-5266 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting videocharge studio. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in VideoCharge Studio 2.9.0.632 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .vsc 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 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2012-09-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: videocharge

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

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Affected: 2.9.0.632

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.9.0.632

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy videocharge-studio || rpm -q videocharge-studio || videocharge-studio --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.9.0.632 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison videocharge-studio sudo apt install videocharge-studio=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9.0.632> sudo apt-mark hold videocharge-studio

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

dnf --showduplicates list videocharge-studio sudo dnf downgrade videocharge-studio-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.9.0.632> sudo dnf versionlock add videocharge-studio

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-2010-5266?

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

Is CVE-2010-5266 being exploited?

CVE-2010-5266 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-2010-5266 affect?

CVE-2010-5266 affects videocharge studio. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). Untrusted search path vulnerability in VideoCharge Studio 2.9.0.632 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .vsc file. NOTE:

How urgent is CVE-2010-5266?

Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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