Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the CreateSizedDIBSECTION function in shimgvw.dll in the Windows Shell graphics processor (aka graphics rendering engine) in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .MIC or unspecified Office document containing a thumbnail bitmap with a negative biClrUsed value, as reported by Moti and Xu Hao, aka "Windows Shell Graphics Processing Overrun Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2011/01/07/assessing-the-risk-of-public-i
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42779Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/106516US Government Resource
- http://www.metasploit.com/redmine/projects/framework/repository/revisions/11466/Exploit
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2490606.mspxVendor Advisory
- http://www.powerofcommunity.net/speaker.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45662Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024932
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0018Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-00
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2011/01/07/assessing-the-risk-of-public-i
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42779Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/106516US Government Resource
- http://www.metasploit.com/redmine/projects/framework/repository/revisions/11466/Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3970?
CVE-2010-3970 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the CreateSizedDIBSECTION function in shimgvw.dll in the Windows Shell graphics processor (aka graphics rendering engine) in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 200...
How severe is CVE-2010-3970?
CVE-2010-3970 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-3970?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.