CVE-2010-2742

Name: CVE-2010-2742
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-12-16T19:33:02.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 30.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-2742 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Netlogon RPC Service in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, when the domain controller role is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and reboot) via a crafted RPC packet, aka "Netlogon RPC Null dereference DOS Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 30.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Netlogon RPC Service in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, when the domain controller role is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and reboot) via a crafted RPC packet, aka "Netlogon RPC Null dereference DOS Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

30.36%

98.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2003	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	—

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2742?

How severe is CVE-2010-2742?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2742 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 30.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2742?

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