CVE-2010-2311 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious .ptb file with a long font name.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-2311?
CVE-2010-2311 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jun 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Power Tab Editor 1.7 build 80 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .ptb file with a long font name.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2311?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Power-Tab Power Tab Editor.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2311?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2311 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-2010-2311 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-2311 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8jx6-3v53-6qmh.