CVE-2010-5157

CVE-2010-5157 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Comodo Comodo Internet Security with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-362.

Key facts

Description

Race condition in Comodo Internet Security before 4.1.149672.916 on Windows XP allows local users to bypass kernel-mode hook handlers, and execute dangerous code that would otherwise be blocked by a handler but not blocked by signature-based malware detection, via certain user-space memory changes during hook-handler execution, aka an argument-switch attack or a KHOBE attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-5157?
Race condition in Comodo Internet Security before 4.1.149672.916 on Windows XP allows local users to bypass kernel-mode hook handlers, and execute dangerous code that would otherwise be blocked by a handler but not blocked by signature-based malware detection, via certain user-space memory changes during hook-handler execution, aka an argument-switch attack or a KHOBE attack.
How severe is CVE-2010-5157?
CVE-2010-5157 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-5157 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-5157?
CVE-2010-5157 affects Comodo Comodo Internet Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5157?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-5157 published?
CVE-2010-5157 was published on 2012-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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