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CVE-2010-0818

UnknownEPSS 13.94%

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CVE-2010-0818 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The MPEG-4 codec in the Windows Media codecs in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 does not properly handle crafted media content with MPEG-4 video encoding, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a file in an unspecified "supported format," aka "MPEG-4 Codec Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 13.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The MPEG-4 codec in the Windows Media codecs in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 does not properly handle crafted media content with MPEG-4 video encoding, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a file in an unspecified "supported format," aka "MPEG-4 Codec Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
13.94%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versions—
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versionsSp1
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsSp3

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0818?
The MPEG-4 codec in the Windows Media codecs in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 does not properly handle crafted media content with MPEG-4 video encoding, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a file in an unspecified "supported format," aka "MPEG-4 Codec Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-0818?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0818 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0818?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST