CVE-2010-0356

CVE-2010-0356 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Viscomsoft Movie Player Pro Sdk Activex with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 30% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the MOVIEPLAYER.MoviePlayerCtrl.1 ActiveX control in MoviePlayer.ocx 6.8.0.0 in Viscom Software Movie Player Pro SDK ActiveX 6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long strFontName parameter to the DrawText method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0356?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the MOVIEPLAYER.MoviePlayerCtrl.1 ActiveX control in MoviePlayer.ocx 6.8.0.0 in Viscom Software Movie Player Pro SDK ActiveX 6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long strFontName parameter to the DrawText method.
How severe is CVE-2010-0356?
CVE-2010-0356 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-0356 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 30% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0356?
CVE-2010-0356 affects Viscomsoft Movie Player Pro Sdk Activex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0356?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-0356 published?
CVE-2010-0356 was published on 2010-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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