CVE-2010-3496

Name: CVE-2010-3496
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-22T10:42:03.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.43%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-3496 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5i and 8.7i does not properly interact with the processing of hcp:// URLs by the Microsoft Help and Support Center, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malware that is correctly detected by this product, but with a detection approach that occurs too late to stop the code execution.. EPSS estimates a 4.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5i and 8.7i does not properly interact with the processing of hcp:// URLs by the Microsoft Help and Support Center, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malware that is correctly detected by this product, but with a detection approach that occurs too late to stop the code execution.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.43%

90.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcafee	Virusscan Enterprise	8.5i
Mcafee	Virusscan Enterprise	8.7i

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3496?

How severe is CVE-2010-3496?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-3496 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3496?

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