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CVE-2010-4742: Moxa ActiveX SDK can run malicious code via PlayFileName
CVE-2010-4742 · published 15 years ago
Summary
The Moxa ActiveX SDK component MediaDBPlayback.DLL version 2.2.0.5 can be tricked into running unwanted code when it receives an overly long PlayFileName value. This could let an attacker take control of the affected system from a distance. Apply the vendor’s security update or disable the control if it is not needed.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| moxa | activex_sdk |
All versions
cpe:2.3:a:moxa:activex_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
Stack-based buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in MediaDBPlayback.DLL 2.2.0.5 in the Moxa ActiveX SDK allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long PlayFileName property va...
Stack-based buffer overflow in a certain ActiveX control in MediaDBPlayback.DLL 2.2.0.5 in the Moxa ActiveX SDK allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long PlayFileName property value.
Internet-facing
3 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
10.0
Critical
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published18 Feb 2011
Updated29 Sep 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2010-4742 · NVD
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