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9.3

Qualcomm eXtensible Diagnostic Monitor can run malicious code

CVE-2010-3403 · published 16 years ago
Summary

The QXDM tool can be tricked into loading a fake DLL that an attacker places in the same folder as a diagnostic file, allowing the attacker to run any program they want on the computer. This can be done by anyone with access to the system, including remote attackers if they can reach the folder. Apply the latest software update or limit write permissions on the QXDM directories to stop the problem.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
qualcomm extensible_diagnostic_monitor 03.09.19
cpe:2.3:a:qualcomm:extensible_diagnostic_monitor:03.09.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Qualcomm eXtensible Diagnostic Monitor (QXDM) 03.09.19 allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking ...
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Qualcomm eXtensible Diagnostic Monitor (QXDM) 03.09.19 allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse mfc71enu.dll that is located in the same folder as a .isf file.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published16 Sep 2010
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2010-3403 · NVD
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