CVE-2010-2553
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CVE-2010-2553 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Cinepak codec in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, and Windows 7 does not properly decompress media files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Cinepak Codec Decompression Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 30.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Cinepak codec in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, and Windows 7 does not properly decompress media files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file, aka "Cinepak Codec Decompression Vulnerability."
Metrics
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions | Sp3 |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-222A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-222A.htmlUS Government Resource
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