CVE-2010-5082

CVE-2010-5082 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in colorcpl.exe 6.0.6000.16386 in the Color Control Panel in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse sti.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .camp, .cdmp, .gmmp, .icc, or .icm file, aka "Color Control Panel Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-5082?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in colorcpl.exe 6.0.6000.16386 in the Color Control Panel in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse sti.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .camp, .cdmp, .gmmp, .icc, or .icm file, aka "Color Control Panel Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-5082?
CVE-2010-5082 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-5082 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-5082?
CVE-2010-5082 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5082?
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-2010-5082 published?
CVE-2010-5082 was published on 2012-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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