CVE-2010-4833 is an untrusted search path vulnerability in GTK+ before version 2.24.0, specifically within the xp_theme.c module, affecting products like GNOME GTK. This allows local users to escalate privileges by placing a malicious uxtheme.dll file in the current working directory. With a CVSS score of 9.3 (Critical), it has a high severity due to its network-accessible attack vector, medium complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its critical severity, there is no known active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.24.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gtk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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