CVE-2010-3959: Code Injection

Published Dec 16, 2010
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Updated

The OpenType Font (OTF) driver 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 local users to gain privileges via a crafted CMAP table in an OpenType font, aka "OpenType CMAP Table Vulnerability."

Affected Software

20 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1

Event History

Dec 16, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3959?

CVE-2010-3959 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-3959?

To fix CVE-2010-3959, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2010-3959?

CVE-2010-3959 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP2/SP3, Windows Vista SP1/SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP2, and Windows 7.

4

Can CVE-2010-3959 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2010-3959 requires local access to the system to exploit the vulnerability.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-3959?

CVE-2010-3959 is an OpenType CMAP table vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.

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