CVE-2010-3974: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-3974: fxscover.exe in the Fax Cover Page Editor in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Win...

fxscover.exe in the Fax Cover Page Editor in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 does not properly parse FAX cover pages, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .cov file, aka "Fax Cover Page Editor Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 03:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This vulnerability affects Microsoft’s Fax Cover Page Editor on legacy Windows systems. A malicious Fax cover page file could corrupt memory and allow arbitrary code execution. The source bundle does not provide a CVSS score or current exploit confirmation, but the impact is serious for any remaining exposed legacy Windows estate. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints or servers where Fax Cover Page Editor is present and .cov files may be opened or processed. Modern supported Windows versions are not identified in the provided source bundle. Treat as high priority only where legacy Windows systems remain in use. The business risk is arbitrary code execution from a crafted document type, but the sources do not support active exploitation claims. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS11-024 guidance for applicable security updates or compensating controls.; Prioritize retirement or isolation of affected legacy Windows systems.; Restrict handling of untrusted .cov Fax cover page files..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 13:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 13, 2011, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:12390CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
MS11-024CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS

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