What is the severity of CVE-2010-2265?

CVE-2010-2265 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2265?

To mitigate CVE-2010-2265, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft or consider upgrading to a supported version of Windows.

What software is affected by CVE-2010-2265?

CVE-2010-2265 affects Microsoft Windows XP (specifically SP2 and SP3) and Windows Server 2003.

What types of attacks can CVE-2010-2265 enable?

CVE-2010-2265 can enable remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the affected systems.

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2010-2265?

Currently, the recommended workaround for CVE-2010-2265 is to disable the affected feature in the Windows Help and Support Center.

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CVE-2010-2265

medium

4.3

CWE

14/6/2010

7/8/2024

CVE-2010-2265: XSS

First published: Mon Jun 14 2010(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the GetServerName function in sysinfo/commonFunc.js in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the svr parameter to sysinfo/sysinfomain.htm. NOTE: this can be leveraged with CVE-2010-1885 to execute arbitrary commands without user interaction.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP	=sp3
Microsoft Windows Server 2003	=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server	=sp2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-2265?
CVE-2010-2265 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2265?
To mitigate CVE-2010-2265, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft or consider upgrading to a supported version of Windows.
What software is affected by CVE-2010-2265?
CVE-2010-2265 affects Microsoft Windows XP (specifically SP2 and SP3) and Windows Server 2003.
What types of attacks can CVE-2010-2265 enable?
CVE-2010-2265 can enable remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the affected systems.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2010-2265?
Currently, the recommended workaround for CVE-2010-2265 is to disable the affected feature in the Windows Help and Support Center.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-2265?
CVE-2010-2265 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2265?
To mitigate CVE-2010-2265, users should apply the latest security updates from Microsoft or consider upgrading to a supported version of Windows.
What software is affected by CVE-2010-2265?
CVE-2010-2265 affects Microsoft Windows XP (specifically SP2 and SP3) and Windows Server 2003.
What types of attacks can CVE-2010-2265 enable?
CVE-2010-2265 can enable remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the affected systems.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2010-2265?
Currently, the recommended workaround for CVE-2010-2265 is to disable the affected feature in the Windows Help and Support Center.