CVE-2010-0478

Name: CVE-2010-0478
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-04-14T16:00:01.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 66.96%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0478 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in nsum.exe in the Windows Media Unicast Service in Media Services for Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets associated with transport information, aka "Media Services Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 66.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in nsum.exe in the Windows Media Unicast Service in Media Services for Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets associated with transport information, aka "Media Services Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

66.96%

99.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	Sp4

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0478?

How severe is CVE-2010-0478?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0478 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 66.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0478?

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Source: NVD / NIST