CVE-2010-5299 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted .mppl file in MicroP.
- 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-2010-5299?
CVE-2010-5299 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 May 2014. 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 MicroP 0.1.1.1600 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mppl file. NOTE: it has been reported that the overflow is in the lpFileName parameter of the CreateFileA function, but the overflow is probably caused by a separate, unnamed function.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-5299?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microp Project Microp.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5299?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-5299 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-2010-5299 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-5299 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-922w-j4x2-xfvv.