CVE-2010-0278

Name: CVE-2010-0278
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-01-12T17:30:01.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0278 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A certain ActiveX control in msgsc.14.0.8089.726.dll in Microsoft Windows Live Messenger 2009 build 14.0.8089.726 on Windows Vista and Windows 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (msnmsgr.exe crash) by calling the ViewProfile method with a crafted argument during an MSN Messenger session.. EPSS estimates a 8.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A certain ActiveX control in msgsc.14.0.8089.726.dll in Microsoft Windows Live Messenger 2009 build 14.0.8089.726 on Windows Vista and Windows 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (msnmsgr.exe crash) by calling the ViewProfile method with a crafted argument during an MSN Messenger session.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.31%

94.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Live Messenger	2009

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0278?

How severe is CVE-2010-0278?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0278 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0278?

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Source: NVD / NIST