CVE-2010-4742 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Moxa ActiveX SDK when a user visits a malicious page.
- 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-2010-4742?
CVE-2010-4742 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Feb 2011. 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 a certain ActiveX control in MediaDBPlayback.DLL 2.2.0.5 in the Moxa ActiveX SDK allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long PlayFileName property value.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4742?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Moxa Activex Sdk.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4742?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4742 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-2010-4742 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-4742 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5hqx-mr4x-fwj7.