CVE-2010-1689

Name: CVE-2010-1689
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-05-07T18:30:01.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1689 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The DNS implementation in smtpsvc.dll before 6.0.2600.5949 in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and earlier, Windows XP SP3 and earlier, Windows Server 2003 SP2 and earlier, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and earlier, Windows Server 2008 R2, Exchange Server 2003 SP3 and earlier, Exchange Server 2007 SP2 and earlier, and Exchange Server 2010 uses predictable transaction IDs that are formed by incrementing a previous ID by 1, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0024 and CVE-2010-0025.. EPSS estimates a 6.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The DNS implementation in smtpsvc.dll before 6.0.2600.5949 in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and earlier, Windows XP SP3 and earlier, Windows Server 2003 SP2 and earlier, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and earlier, Windows Server 2008 R2, Exchange Server 2003 SP3 and earlier, Exchange Server 2007 SP2 and earlier, and Exchange Server 2010 uses predictable transaction IDs that are formed by incrementing a previous ID by 1, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0024 and CVE-2010-0025.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.63%

93.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2003	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	—
Microsoft	Exchange Server	2003	—
Microsoft	Exchange Server	2007	—
Microsoft	Exchange Server	2010	—

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-05/0058.htmlBroken Link
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023939Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.coresecurity.com/content/CORE-2010-0424-windows-smtp-dns-query-id-bugsThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39908Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-05/0058.htmlBroken Link
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023939Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.coresecurity.com/content/CORE-2010-0424-windows-smtp-dns-query-id-bugsThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39908Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 7, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1689?

How severe is CVE-2010-1689?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1689 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1689?

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