CVE-2010-0028 describes an integer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Paint, affecting Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2/SP3, and Server 2003 SP2. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by enticing a user to open a specially crafted JPEG file. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is critical, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, a denial-of-service exploit is available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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