CVE-2010-4142 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 1 Nov 2010 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can trigger stack-based buffer overflows in DATAC RealWin via malicious packets, causing crashes or arbitrary code execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2010-4142?

CVE-2010-4142 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Nov 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in DATAC RealWin 2.0 Build 6.1.8.10 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long (1) SCPC_INITIALIZE, (2) SCPC_INITIALIZE_RF, or (3) SCPC_TXTEVENT packet. NOTE: it was later reported that 1.06 is also affected by one of these requests.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4142?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Realflex Realwin.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4142?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4142 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-2010-4142 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-4142 exists.

Public exploit code: 3 Metasploit modules and 5 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8v2j-5pqf-5p2c.