CVE-2010-4701

Name: CVE-2010-4701
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-01-20T19:00:07.147+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 47.83%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-4701 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the CDrawPoly::Serialize function in fxscover.exe in Microsoft Windows Fax Services Cover Page Editor 5.2 r2 in Windows XP Professional SP3, Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition SP2, and Windows 7 Professional allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long record in a Fax Cover Page (.cov) file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 47.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the CDrawPoly::Serialize function in fxscover.exe in Microsoft Windows Fax Services Cover Page Editor 5.2 r2 in Windows XP Professional SP3, Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition SP2, and Windows 7 Professional allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long record in a Fax Cover Page (.cov) file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

47.83%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	All versions	R2 Sp2
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Sp3

References

http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_cov_bof.htmlExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/42747Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15839Exploit
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024925
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-102A.htmlUS Government Resource
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12689
http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_cov_bof.htmlExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/42747Vendor Advisory
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15839Exploit
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024925
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-102A.htmlUS Government Resource
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12689

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4701?

How severe is CVE-2010-4701?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4701 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 47.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4701?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST