CVE-2010-0018: Integer Overflow
First published: Wed Jan 13 2010(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the Embedded OpenType (EOT) Font Engine (t2embed.dll) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4; Windows XP SP2 and SP3; Windows Server 2003 SP2; Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2; Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2; and Windows 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via compressed data that represents a crafted EOT font, aka "Microtype Express Compressed Fonts Integer Flaw in the LZCOMP Decompressor Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://blogs.technet.com/srd/archive/2010/01/12/ms10-001-font-file-decompression-vulnerability.aspx
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-012B.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37671
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0095
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35457
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023432
- http://osvdb.org/61651
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8324
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-001
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0018?
CVE-2010-0018 is rated as important and can lead to remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0018?
To fix CVE-2010-0018, you should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2010-0018?
CVE-2010-0018 affects various Microsoft Windows versions including Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, Vista, and 7.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2010-0018 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2010-0018 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.
Is CVE-2010-0018 a common vulnerability?
CVE-2010-0018 is a known vulnerability that has been documented, making it critical for affected systems to be updated.
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