How severe is CVE-2010-0278?

CVE-2010-0278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-0278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0278?

CVE-2010-0278 affects Microsoft Windows Live Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0278?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-0278 published?

CVE-2010-0278 was published on 2010-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0278

CVE-2010-0278 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Live Messenger with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Live Messenger
Published: 2010-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A certain ActiveX control in msgsc.14.0.8089.726.dll in Microsoft Windows Live Messenger 2009 build 14.0.8089.726 on Windows Vista and Windows 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (msnmsgr.exe crash) by calling the ViewProfile method with a crafted argument during an MSN Messenger session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0278?: A certain ActiveX control in msgsc.14.0.8089.726.dll in Microsoft Windows Live Messenger 2009 build 14.0.8089.726 on Windows Vista and Windows 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (msnmsgr.exe crash) by calling the ViewProfile method with a crafted argument during an MSN Messenger session.
How severe is CVE-2010-0278?: CVE-2010-0278 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-0278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0278?: CVE-2010-0278 affects Microsoft Windows Live Messenger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0278?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0278 published?: CVE-2010-0278 was published on 2010-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_live_messenger:2009:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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