CVE-2010-0265 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted project file in Windows Movie Maker or Producer.
- 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-2010-0265?
CVE-2010-0265 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Vista, published on 10 Mar 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
Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Movie Maker 2.1, 2.6, and 6.0, and Microsoft Producer 2003, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted project (.MSWMM) file, aka "Movie Maker and Producer Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0265?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Microsoft Producer, Microsoft Windows Movie Maker, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0265?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0265 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2010-0265 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-0265 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8fgf-qjq6-rg8m.