CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-0269

First published: Wed Apr 14 2010(Updated: )

The SMB client in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly allocate memory for SMB responses, which allows remote SMB servers and man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) SMBv1 or (2) SMBv2 response, aka "SMB Client Memory Allocation Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-0269?

    CVE-2010-0269 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-0269?

    To fix CVE-2010-0269, ensure that your systems are updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2010-0269?

    CVE-2010-0269 affects several Microsoft operating systems including Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Server 2003, and Server 2008.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-0269?

    CVE-2010-0269 can be exploited by remote SMB servers and man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • Is it safe to use affected systems before addressing CVE-2010-0269?

    It is not safe to use affected systems without addressing CVE-2010-0269, as they are vulnerable to significant security risks.

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