CVE-2010-3970

Critical

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."

SeverityCritical

CVSS9.3

Exploit probability—

Product

Microsoft Windows Server

PublishedDec 22, 2010

First seenDec 22, 2010

How to fix

Vendor advisories

docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-006

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
microsoft windows_server_2003	No range specified	—
microsoft windows_server_2008	No range specified	—
microsoft windows_vista	No range specified	—
microsoft windows_xp	No range specified	—

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