CVE-2010-1689: Medium severity Microsoft Windows 2000 vulnerability

Published May 7, 2010
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Updated

The DNS implementation in smtpsvc.dll before 6.0.2600.5949 in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and earlier, Windows XP SP3 and earlier, Windows Server 2003 SP2 and earlier, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and earlier, Windows Server 2008 R2, Exchange Server 2003 SP3 and earlier, Exchange Server 2007 SP2 and earlier, and Exchange Server 2010 uses predictable transaction IDs that are formed by incrementing a previous ID by 1, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0024 and CVE-2010-0025.

Affected Software

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

Event History

May 7, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:23 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1689?

CVE-2010-1689 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1689?

To mitigate CVE-2010-1689, ensure you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2010-1689?

CVE-2010-1689 affects multiple Microsoft products, including Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Exchange Server 2003 and 2007.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2010-1689?

Exploitation of CVE-2010-1689 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with system-level privileges.

5

Is CVE-2010-1689 still a risk today?

While CVE-2010-1689 primarily affects outdated systems, any instances of these systems still in use could be at risk.

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