UNKNOWN CVSS 6.9
Published: 2012-09-07

CVE-2010-5249

sophos free_encryption Security Advisory (CVE-2010-5249)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2010-5249 impacting sophos free_encryption. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.9 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Sophos Free Encryption 2.40.1.1 and Sophos SafeGuard PrivateCrypto 2.40.1.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse pcrypt0406.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .uti file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product sophos / free_encryption
Affected Versions 2.40.1.1
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2010-5249 impacting sophos free_encryption.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2010-5249.yaml
id: cve-2010-5249

info:
  name: sophos free_encryption - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2010-5249 affecting sophos free_encryption.
    Evaluation: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Sophos Free Encryption 2.40.1.1 and Sophos SafeGuard PrivateCrypto 2.40.1.2 allows local users to gain privileg...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2010-5249
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 6.9
    cve-id: CVE-2010-5249
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2010-5249,sophos,free_encryption,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "free_encryption"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2010-5249.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2010-5249
# Target: sophos free_encryption | CVSS: 6.9 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2010-5249 (sophos free_encryption)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against sophos free_encryption scope (2.40.1.1).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2010-5249.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2010-5249
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install free_encryption 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade free_encryption 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update free_encryption

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i free_encryption 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i free_encryption

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2010-5249 in sophos free_encryption?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update sophos free_encryption packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2010-5249?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2010-5249?

CVE-2010-5249 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.9 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.9
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2010-5249
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor sophos
Product free_encryption
Published 2012-09-07
Vector AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C