CVE-2010-5299
6.8 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2010-5299 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microp_project microp. It was published on May 23, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical 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.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microp_project. Update microp 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-2010-5299?
CVE-2010-5299 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microp_project microp. It was published on May 23, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2010-5299?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-5299?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microp_project. Update microp 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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