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CVE-2010-2740

7.2 · HIGH

The OpenType Font (OTF) format driver in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 does not properly perform memory allocation during font parsing, which allows local users to gain privi…

Published Oct 13, 2010microsoftCWE-264EPSS 1.77%

Overview

CVE-2010-2740 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2003_server. It was published on October 13, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The OpenType Font (OTF) format driver in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 does not properly perform memory allocation during font parsing, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "OpenType Font Parsing Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2003_server 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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References

Refsupport.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100113218Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-285A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-078Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7258Refsupport.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100113218Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-285A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-078Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7258

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2740?

CVE-2010-2740 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2003_server. It was published on October 13, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-2740?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-2740?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2003_server 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-2740?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-2740 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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