CVE-2010-5299

Public Exploit

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.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 68.26% Top 5%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/microp_mppl.rb exploit
http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/73627 vdb entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14720 exploit
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17502 exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/125723/MicroP-0.1.1.1600-Buffer-Overflow.html exploit
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32261 exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-5299?
CVE-2010-5299 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-5299?
To fix CVE-2010-5299, 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-2010-5299 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2010-5299 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~68% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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