CVE-2010-2561

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."

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 56.51% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-222A.html third party advisory us government resource
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11730 vdb entry signature
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-051 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-2561?
CVE-2010-2561 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-2561?
To fix CVE-2010-2561, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-2561 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2010-2561 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~57% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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