ID:780 - Exploit for Integer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2010-0028

Vulnerability identifier: #VU4570

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-0028

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/12518/

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

he vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when processing JPEG files using Microsoft Paint. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted JPEG file, trick the victim into opening it using Microsoft Pain application, trigger integer 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: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Install security patch from vendor's website.