CVE-2010-0994 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted DAT file in Visualization Library.
- 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-2010-0994?
CVE-2010-0994 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 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
Multiple buffer overflows in src/vl/vlDAT.cpp in Visualization Library 2009.08.812 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DAT file, related to the (1) vl::loadDAT and (2) vl::isDAT functions.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0994?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Visualizationlibrary Visualization Library.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0994?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0994 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-2010-0994 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0994 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-46jm-69xf-5p8w.