CVE-2010-0842 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 1 Apr 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted MIDI file due to an uncontrolled array index in the Java Sound component.

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: Available

What is CVE-2010-0842?

CVE-2010-0842 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Jdk, published on 1 Apr 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

Unspecified vulnerability in the Sound component in Oracle Java SE and Java for Business 6 Update 18, 5.0 Update 23, 1.4.2_25, and 1.3.1_27 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the March 2010 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from a reliable researcher that this is an uncontrolled array index that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a MIDI file with a crafted MixerSequencer object, related to the GM_Song structure.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0842?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Sun Jdk, Sun Jre, Sun Sdk.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0842?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2010-0842 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-0842 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-5mqp-g99f-6r5f.