CVE-2010-1098: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-1098: The ANI parser in Microsoft Windows before 7 on the x86 platform, as used in Internet Explorer and other ap...

The ANI parser in Microsoft Windows before 7 on the x86 platform, as used in Internet Explorer and other applications, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory and CPU consumption) via a crafted biClrUsed value in the BITMAPINFO header of a .ANI file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 01:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a denial-of-service flaw in the Windows ANI file parser on x86 Windows versions before Windows 7. A crafted animated cursor file could consume memory and CPU when processed by Internet Explorer or other applications. Sources do not show code execution or active exploitation. Exposure appears limited to legacy x86 Microsoft Windows systems before Windows 7, especially where Internet Explorer or other applications process untrusted .ANI files. Modern supported Windows versions are not identified as affected in the supplied sources. Treat this as a legacy-system risk rather than a broad current emergency. Prioritize if the organization still operates pre-Windows 7 x86 systems that browse the web, open email attachments, or process untrusted files. Mitigation focus: Inventory legacy x86 Windows systems before Windows 7.; Check Microsoft or vendor guidance for applicable updates or mitigations.; Reduce exposure to untrusted web and email content on legacy hosts..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 09:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 24, 2010, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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microsoft-windows-ani-dos(56756)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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