Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, when BranchCache is supported, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains an EML file, an RSS file, or a WPOST file, aka "BranchCache Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."
CVE-2010-3966
NONECVSS 0.0Elevated
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictMonitorLow exploitation likelihood right now — keep watching.
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 13%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 95.9%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
December 16, 2010
Last Modified
April 29, 2026
References (16)
- secure@microsofthttp://osvdb.org/69816
- secure@microsofthttp://secunia.com/advisories/42609
- secure@microsofthttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45295
- secure@microsofthttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024877
- secure@microsofthttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-348A.html
- secure@microsofthttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3218
- secure@microsofthttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-095
- secure@microsofthttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12163
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://osvdb.org/69816
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/42609
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45295
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024877
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-348A.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3218
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-095
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Frequently asked(4)
What is CVE-2010-3966?
CVE-2010-3966 is a none vulnerability published on December 16, 2010. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, when BranchCache is supported, allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains an EML file, an RSS file, or a WPOST…
When was CVE-2010-3966 disclosed?
CVE-2010-3966 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on December 16, 2010, with the most recent update on April 29, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2010-3966 actively exploited?
CVE-2010-3966 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 95.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2010-3966?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2010-3966, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.
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