CVE-2010-3967

CVE-2010-3967 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Movie Maker with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (WMM) 2.6 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a Movie Maker (MSWMM) file, aka "Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3967?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (WMM) 2.6 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a Movie Maker (MSWMM) file, aka "Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-3967?
CVE-2010-3967 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-3967 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3967?
CVE-2010-3967 affects Microsoft Windows Movie Maker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3967?
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-2010-3967 published?
CVE-2010-3967 was published on 2010-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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