How severe is CVE-2010-3403?

CVE-2010-3403 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-3403 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3403?

CVE-2010-3403 affects Qualcomm Extensible Diagnostic Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3403?

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-2010-3403 published?

CVE-2010-3403 was published on 2010-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3403

CVE-2010-3403 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Extensible Diagnostic Monitor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Qualcomm Extensible Diagnostic Monitor
Published: 2010-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Qualcomm eXtensible Diagnostic Monitor (QXDM) 03.09.19 allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse mfc71enu.dll that is located in the same folder as a .isf file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3403?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Qualcomm eXtensible Diagnostic Monitor (QXDM) 03.09.19 allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse mfc71enu.dll that is located in the same folder as a .isf file.
How severe is CVE-2010-3403?: CVE-2010-3403 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-3403 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3403?: CVE-2010-3403 affects Qualcomm Extensible Diagnostic Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3403?: 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-2010-3403 published?: CVE-2010-3403 was published on 2010-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:extensible_diagnostic_monitor:03.09.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*