CVE-2010-2553 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted media file processed by the Cinepak codec.
- 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-2010-2553?
CVE-2010-2553 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7, published on 11 Aug 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
The Cinepak codec in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, and Windows 7 does not properly decompress media files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Cinepak Codec Decompression Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2553?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2553?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2553 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is CVE-2010-2553 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-2553 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-xf3m-5jrg-2cr8.