What is the severity of CVE-2010-0016?

CVE-2010-0016 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0016?

To fix CVE-2010-0016, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected systems.

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2010-0016?

CVE-2010-0016 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, XP SP3, and Server 2003 SP2.

What type of attack does CVE-2010-0016 facilitate?

CVE-2010-0016 facilitates remote code execution through crafted SMB responses from malicious servers.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-0016 if I cannot apply the patch?

Temporarily disabling SMB client services can serve as a workaround for CVE-2010-0016, but it's not a permanent solution.

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CVE-2010-0016

critical

9.3

CWE

10/2/2010

7/8/2024

CVE-2010-0016: Input Validation

First published: Wed Feb 10 2010(Updated: )

The SMB client implementation in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP2 does not properly validate response fields, which allows remote SMB servers and man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted response, aka "SMB Client Pool Corruption Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 2000	=sp4
Microsoft Windows Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp3

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What is the severity of CVE-2010-0016?
CVE-2010-0016 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0016?
To fix CVE-2010-0016, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected systems.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2010-0016?
CVE-2010-0016 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, XP SP3, and Server 2003 SP2.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-0016 facilitate?
CVE-2010-0016 facilitates remote code execution through crafted SMB responses from malicious servers.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-0016 if I cannot apply the patch?
Temporarily disabling SMB client services can serve as a workaround for CVE-2010-0016, but it's not a permanent solution.

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