CVE-2010-2738: Input Validation
First published: Wed Sep 15 2010(Updated: )
The Uniscribe (aka new Unicode Script Processor) implementation in USP10.DLL in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2, and Microsoft Office XP SP3, 2003 SP3, and 2007 SP2, does not properly validate tables associated with malformed OpenType fonts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) web site or (2) Office document, aka "Uniscribe Font Parsing Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | =sp2 | |
| 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 Office | =2003-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2007-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Office | =xp-sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2738?
CVE-2010-2738 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2738?
To mitigate CVE-2010-2738, it is essential to apply the latest security update provided by Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2010-2738?
CVE-2010-2738 affects multiple Microsoft Windows versions, including XP, Vista, and Server 2008, along with Microsoft Office applications.
Can CVE-2010-2738 be exploited through web browsers?
Yes, CVE-2010-2738 can be exploited via specially crafted documents that may be opened by users in web browsers.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-2738 if I cannot apply the update immediately?
As a temporary measure, disabling the Uniscribe (USP10.DLL) functionality might reduce the risk of exploitation from CVE-2010-2738.
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