CVE-2010-3972
10.0 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2010-3972 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_information_services. It was published on December 23, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the TELNET_STREAM_CONTEXT::OnSendData function in ftpsvc.dll in Microsoft FTP Service 7.0 and 7.5 for Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0, and IIS 7.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted FTP command, aka "IIS FTP Service Heap Buffer Overrun Vulnerability." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_information_services to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-3972?
CVE-2010-3972 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft internet_information_services. It was published on December 23, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2010-3972?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-3972?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update internet_information_services to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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