CVE-2010-0990 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Creative Software AutoUpdate ActiveX control, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2010-0990?
CVE-2010-0990 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jun 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in Creative Software AutoUpdate Engine ActiveX Control 2.0.12.0, as used in Creative Software AutoUpdate 1.40.01, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the BrowseFolder method.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0990?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Creative Autoupdate, Creative Autoupdate Engine Activex Control.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0990?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0990 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-2010-0990 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0990 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c2cr-8883-w7cm.