Buffer overflow in MPEG layer-3 codecs in Microsoft Windows

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU4571

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 8.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-0480

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to multiple boundary errors within Microsoft MPEG Layer-3 codecs when parsing AVI files. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted AVI file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.

Mitigation

Install patches from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 2000 - XP

Windows Server: 2003 - 2008

External links

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms10-026.aspx

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.