CVE-2010-1879

Name: CVE-2010-1879
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-06-08T22:30:01.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 20.28%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1879 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Quartz.dll for DirectShow; Windows Media Format Runtime 9, 9.5, and 11; Media Encoder 9; and the Asycfilt.dll COM component allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a media file with crafted compression data, aka "Media Decompression Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 20.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Quartz.dll for DirectShow; Windows Media Format Runtime 9, 9.5, and 11; Media Encoder 9; and the Asycfilt.dll COM component allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a media file with crafted compression data, aka "Media Decompression Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

20.28%

97.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Directx	9.0
Microsoft	Directx	9.0a
Microsoft	Directx	9.0b
Microsoft	Directx	9.0c
Microsoft	Windows Media Format Runtime	9
Microsoft	Windows Media Format Runtime	9.5
Microsoft	Windows Media Format Runtime	11
Microsoft	Windows Media Encoder	9

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 8, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1879?

How severe is CVE-2010-1879?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1879 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1879?

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Source: NVD / NIST