CVE-2010-2745

Name: CVE-2010-2745
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-10-13T19:00:44.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 24.25%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-2745 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 9 through 12 does not properly deallocate objects during a browser reload action, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted media content referenced in an HTML document, aka "Windows Media Player Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 24.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 9 through 12 does not properly deallocate objects during a browser reload action, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted media content referenced in an HTML document, aka "Windows Media Player Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

24.25%

97.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	9
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	10
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	11
Microsoft	Windows Media Player	12

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 13, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2745?

How severe is CVE-2010-2745?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2745 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 24.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2745?

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Source: NVD / NIST