CVE-2010-1042

Name: CVE-2010-1042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-03-23T00:53:22.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1042 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 does not properly perform colorspace conversion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .AVI file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 10.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 does not properly perform colorspace conversion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .AVI file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.34%

95.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	11
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	11.0.5721.5145
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	11.0.6000.6324

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1042?

How severe is CVE-2010-1042?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1042 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1042?

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Source: NVD / NIST