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 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2010/06/10/help-and-support-center-vulnerability-full-disclosure-posting.aspx
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/578319
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40076
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40721
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/archive/2010/06/10/windows-help-vulnerability-disclosure.aspx
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-06/0197.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1417
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2219475.mspx
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/59267
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511774/100/0/threaded
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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