CVE-2010-3146
CVE-2010-3146 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Groove with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Groove
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Microsoft Groove 2007 SP2 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) mso.dll or (2) GroovePerfmon.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a Groove vCard (.vcg) or Groove Tool Archive (.gta) file, aka "Microsoft Groove Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-3146?
- Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Microsoft Groove 2007 SP2 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) mso.dll or (2) GroovePerfmon.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a Groove vCard (.vcg) or Groove Tool Archive (.gta) file, aka "Microsoft Groove Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2010-3146?
- CVE-2010-3146 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2010-3146 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-3146?
- CVE-2010-3146 affects Microsoft Groove. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-3146?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2010-3146 published?
- CVE-2010-3146 was published on 2010-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14746/
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-067A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2188
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-016
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12632
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:groove:2007:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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