CVE-2010-4159

CVE-2010-4159 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mono with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in metadata/loader.c in Mono 2.8 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse shared library in the current working directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4159?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in metadata/loader.c in Mono 2.8 and earlier allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse shared library in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2010-4159?
CVE-2010-4159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-4159 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4159?
CVE-2010-4159 primarily affects Mono. In total, 66 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4159?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-4159 published?
CVE-2010-4159 was published on 2010-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (66)

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