high
7.6
CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-0483: Code Injection

First published: Wed Mar 03 2010(Updated: )

vbscript.dll in VBScript 5.1, 5.6, 5.7, and 5.8 in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP2, when Internet Explorer is used, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by referencing a (1) local pathname, (2) UNC share pathname, or (3) WebDAV server with a crafted .hlp file in the fourth argument (aka helpfile argument) to the MsgBox function, leading to code execution involving winhlp32.exe when the F1 key is pressed, aka "VBScript Help Keypress Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Internet Explorer=6
Internet Explorer=7
Internet Explorer=8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-0483?

    CVE-2010-0483 has a CVSS base score of 7.5, indicating a high severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-0483?

    To remediate CVE-2010-0483, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for their affected operating systems.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2010-0483?

    CVE-2010-0483 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and Windows Server 2003 SP2.

  • What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2010-0483?

    Exploiting CVE-2010-0483 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system under certain conditions.

  • Is Internet Explorer involved in CVE-2010-0483 exploitation?

    Yes, the vulnerability requires Internet Explorer to be used to facilitate the code execution through specific references.

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