SB2010020901 - Integer overflow in Microsoft Paint

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2010-0028)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

he vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when processing JPEG files using Microsoft Paint. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted JPEG file, trick the victim into opening it using Microsoft Pain application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms10-005
• https://fe-ddis.dk/cfcs/CFCSDocuments/Zeroday.pdf