CVE-2010-2561
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CVE-2010-2561 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft XML Core Services (aka MSXML) 3.0 does not properly handle HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted response, aka "Msxml2.XMLHTTP.3.0 Response Handling Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 24.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft XML Core Services (aka MSXML) 3.0 does not properly handle HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted response, aka "Msxml2.XMLHTTP.3.0 Response Handling Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Xml Core Services | 3.0 |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-222A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-222A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
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