CVE-2010-1042 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted AVI file in Windows Media Player.
- 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-2010-1042?
CVE-2010-1042 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player, published on 22 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
Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 does not properly perform colorspace conversion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .AVI file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1042?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Media Player.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1042?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1042 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-2010-1042 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-1042 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Media Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2j3m-rxqm-r548.