CWE
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-0268

First published: Wed Apr 14 2010(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in the Windows Media Player ActiveX control in Windows Media Player (WMP) 9 on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and XP SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted media content, aka "Media Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windows Media Player=9
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-0268?

    CVE-2010-0268 is considered critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-0268?

    To address CVE-2010-0268, users should apply the appropriate security updates provided by Microsoft.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2010-0268?

    CVE-2010-0268 affects Windows Media Player 9 running on Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP SP2 and SP3.

  • Can CVE-2010-0268 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2010-0268 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted media content.

  • What impact does CVE-2010-0268 have on my system?

    The impact of CVE-2010-0268 includes the possibility of arbitrary code execution, which can compromise the affected system.

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