CVE-2010-5299
CVE-2010-5299 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microp Project Microp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 34% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 34% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microp Project Microp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in MicroP 0.1.1.1600 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mppl file. NOTE: it has been reported that the overflow is in the lpFileName parameter of the CreateFileA function, but the overflow is probably caused by a separate, unnamed function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-5299?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in MicroP 0.1.1.1600 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mppl file. NOTE: it has been reported that the overflow is in the lpFileName parameter of the CreateFileA function, but the overflow is probably caused by a separate, unnamed function.
- How severe is CVE-2010-5299?
- CVE-2010-5299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2010-5299 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 34% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-5299?
- CVE-2010-5299 affects Microp Project Microp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-5299?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2010-5299 published?
- CVE-2010-5299 was published on 2014-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/73627
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/125723/MicroP-0.1.1.1600-Buffer-Overflow.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14720
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17502
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32261
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/microp_mppl.rb
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microp_project:microp:0.1.1.1600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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