CVE-2010-0024: Input Validation

Published Apr 14, 2010
·
Updated

The SMTP component in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, and Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Exchange Server 2003 SP2, does not properly parse MX records, which allows remote DNS servers to cause a denial of service (service outage) via a crafted response to a DNS MX record query, aka "SMTP Server MX Record Vulnerability."

Affected Software

16 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Exchange Server=2000-sp3
Microsoft Exchange Server=2003-sp2
Microsoft Exchange Server=2007-sp2
Microsoft Exchange Server=2007-sp1
Microsoft Exchange Server=2010

Event History

Apr 14, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:44 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0024?

CVE-2010-0024 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, potentially affecting the availability of services.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0024?

To remediate CVE-2010-0024, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected systems.

3

Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2010-0024?

CVE-2010-0024 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, and several editions of Exchange Server 2003.

4

Is CVE-2010-0024 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-0024 can be exploited remotely through crafted DNS responses.

5

What systems are commonly impacted by CVE-2010-0024?

Commonly impacted systems include Microsoft Windows operating systems from the Windows 2000 era up to Windows Server 2008, as well as Exchange Server 2003.

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