CVE-2010-0990

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Creative Software AutoUpdate Engine ActiveX Control 2.0.12.0, as used in Creative Software AutoUpdate 1.40.01, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the BrowseFolder method.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 7.27% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/38970 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40768 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511795/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2010-52/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0990?
CVE-2010-0990 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-0990?
To fix CVE-2010-0990, 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-2010-0990 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2010-0990 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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