CVE-2010-0240

Name: CVE-2010-0240
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-02-10T18:30:01.47+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 48.76%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0240 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The TCP/IP implementation in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2 and Server 2008 Gold and SP2, when a custom network driver is used, does not properly handle local fragmentation of Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) over UDP packets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets, aka "Header MDL Fragmentation Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 48.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The TCP/IP implementation in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2 and Server 2008 Gold and SP2, when a custom network driver is used, does not properly handle local fragmentation of Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) over UDP packets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets, aka "Header MDL Fragmentation Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

48.76%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 10, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0240?

How severe is CVE-2010-0240?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0240 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 48.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0240?

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Source: NVD / NIST