CVE-2010-2434 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 25 Jun 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious LZH archive file in Explzh.

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-2010-2434?

CVE-2010-2434 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 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

Buffer overflow in Arcext.dll 2.16.1 and earlier in pon software Explzh 5.62 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an LZH LHA file with a crafted header that is not properly handled during expansion.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2434?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ponsoftware Explzh.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2434?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2434 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-2010-2434 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2434 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7q5v-q958-rj47.