CVE-2010-4556 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflow in SAP NetWeaver Business Client ActiveX control.

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-2010-4556?

CVE-2010-4556 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Dec 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in the SapThemeRepository ActiveX control (sapwdpcd.dll) in SAP NetWeaver Business Client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) Load and (2) LoadTheme methods.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4556?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sap Netweaver Business Client.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4556?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4556 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-2010-4556 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4556 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h3qm-57f6-w9vc.

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