CVE-2010-0268: Critical severity Microsoft Windows Media Player vulnerability

Published Apr 14, 2010
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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."

Affected Software

10 affected components
Microsoft Windows Media Player=9
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
All of the following
Microsoft Windows Media Player=9
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
All of the following
Microsoft Windows Media Player=9
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft Windows Media Player=9
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

Event History

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

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0268?

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

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0268?

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

3

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.

4

Can CVE-2010-0268 be exploited remotely?

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

5

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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