Stack-based buffer overflow in MicroP 0.1.1.1600 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .mppl file. NOTE: it has been reported that the overflow is in the lpFileName parameter of the CreateFileA function, but the overflow is probably caused by a separate, unnamed function.
CVE-2010-5299
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 98.2%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
May 23, 2014
Last Modified
May 6, 2026
References (12)
- cve@mitrehttp://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/73627
- cve@mitrehttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/125723/MicroP-0.1.1.1600-Buffer-Overflow.html
- cve@mitrehttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14720
- cve@mitrehttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17502
- cve@mitrehttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32261
- cve@mitrehttps://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/microp_mppl.rb
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://osvdb.org/show/osvdb/73627
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/125723/MicroP-0.1.1.1600-Buffer-Overflow.html
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14720
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17502
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32261
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/fileformat/microp_mppl.rb
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Publicly available exploits
(4 references)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (3 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-32261✓ verifiedFirst seen Mar 14, 2014
MicroP 0.1.1.1600 - '.mppl' Local Stack Buffer Overflow
Open source ↗ - Exploit-DBEDB-17502✓ verifiedFirst seen Jul 7, 2011
MicroP 0.1.1.1600 - '.mppl' Local Stack Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗ - Exploit-DBEDB-14720✓ verifiedFirst seen Aug 23, 2010
MicroP 0.1.1.1600 - 'mppl' Local Buffer Overflow
Open source ↗ - Metasploitexploit/windows/fileformat/microp_mppl✓ verifiedFirst seen Aug 23, 2010
MicroP 0.1.1.1600 (MPPL File) Stack Buffer Overflow
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