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CVE-2010-1883: Integer Overflow

First published: Wed Oct 13 2010(Updated: )

Integer overflow in the Embedded OpenType (EOT) Font Engine in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted table in an embedded font, aka "Embedded OpenType Font Integer Overflow Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-1883?

    CVE-2010-1883 is rated critical as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-1883?

    To fix CVE-2010-1883, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Windows.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2010-1883?

    CVE-2010-1883 affects Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008.

  • What kind of attacks exploit CVE-2010-1883?

    CVE-2010-1883 can be exploited through crafted embedded fonts in documents that lead to remote code execution.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-1883?

    While applying patches is the most effective solution, temporarily disabling the font engine can serve as a workaround until updates are applied.

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