CVE-2010-0487

Description

The Authenticode Signature verification functionality in cabview.dll in Cabinet File Viewer Shell Extension 5.1, 6.0, and 6.1 in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly use unspecified fields in a file digest, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a modified cabinet (aka .CAB) file that incorrectly appears to have a valid signature, aka "Cabview Corruption Validation Vulnerability."

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 43.08% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6886 signature vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-019 vendor advisory
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-103A.html third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0487?
CVE-2010-0487 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-0487?
To fix CVE-2010-0487, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-0487 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2010-0487 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~43% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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