Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server

CVE-2010-2739

Buffer overflow in the CreateDIBPalette function in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Server 2003 R2 Enterprise SP2, Vista Business SP1, Windows 7, and Server 2008 SP2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code by performing a clipboard operation (GetClipboardData API function) with a crafted bitmap with a palette that contains a large number of colors.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.037 (88.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2739?
CVE-2010-2739 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2010-09-07.
Is CVE-2010-2739 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.