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CVE-2010-0994

6.8 · MEDIUM

Multiple buffer overflows in src/vl/vlDAT.cpp in Visualization Library 2009.08.812 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DAT file, related to the (1) vl::load…

Published Apr 15, 2010visualizationlibraryCWE-119EPSS 2.51%

Overview

CVE-2010-0994 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting visualizationlibrary visualization_library. It was published on April 15, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in src/vl/vlDAT.cpp in Visualization Library 2009.08.812 allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DAT file, related to the (1) vl::loadDAT and (2) vl::isDAT functions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from visualizationlibrary. Update visualization_library to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0994?

CVE-2010-0994 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting visualizationlibrary visualization_library. It was published on April 15, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-0994?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-0994?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from visualizationlibrary. Update visualization_library to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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