CVE-2010-0028 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted JPEG file in Microsoft Paint on affected Windows versions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2010-0028?

CVE-2010-0028 is a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000, published on 10 Feb 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Integer overflow in Microsoft Paint in Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG (.JPG) file, aka "MS Paint Integer Overflow Vulnerability."

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0028?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0028?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0028 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2010-0028 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-0028 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2gfq-wp47-xc5f.

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