What is the severity of CVE-2010-1042?

CVE-2010-1042 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1042?

To fix CVE-2010-1042, users should update Microsoft Windows Media Player to the latest version to mitigate the vulnerability.

What systems are affected by CVE-2010-1042?

CVE-2010-1042 affects Microsoft Windows Media Player version 11.0.6000.6324, 11.0.5721.5145, and any version of Media Player 11.

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2010-1042?

CVE-2010-1042 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability via a crafted .AVI file, potentially causing memory corruption.

Is CVE-2010-1042 still a threat?

While CVE-2010-1042 is an older vulnerability, it can still pose a threat to systems that have not been updated or patched.

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CVE-2010-1042

medium

4.3

CWE

22/3/2010

7/8/2024

CVE-2010-1042

First published: Mon Mar 22 2010(Updated: )

Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 does not properly perform colorspace conversion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .AVI file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Media Player	=11.0.6000.6324
Microsoft Windows Media Player	=11.0.5721.5145
Microsoft Windows Media Player	=11

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1042?
CVE-2010-1042 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1042?
To fix CVE-2010-1042, users should update Microsoft Windows Media Player to the latest version to mitigate the vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2010-1042?
CVE-2010-1042 affects Microsoft Windows Media Player version 11.0.6000.6324, 11.0.5721.5145, and any version of Media Player 11.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2010-1042?
CVE-2010-1042 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability via a crafted .AVI file, potentially causing memory corruption.
Is CVE-2010-1042 still a threat?
While CVE-2010-1042 is an older vulnerability, it can still pose a threat to systems that have not been updated or patched.

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