HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2010-5174
MEDIUM

CVE-2010-5174

CWE-362Published: August 25, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.2
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Race condition in Prevx 3.0.5.143 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. NOTE: this issue is disputed by some third parties because it is a flaw in a protection mechanism for situations where a crafted program has already begun to execute

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2010-5174 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

Microsoft1 product(s)
windows xp
prevx1 product(s)
prevx
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (18)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2010-5174
CVSS Score6.2 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-362
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 25, 2012

Related CVEs (CWE-362)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2010-5174 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.