CVE-2010-0990

CVE-2010-0990 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Creative Autoupdate Engine Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Creative Software AutoUpdate Engine ActiveX Control 2.0.12.0, as used in Creative Software AutoUpdate 1.40.01, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the BrowseFolder method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0990?
Stack-based buffer overflow in Creative Software AutoUpdate Engine ActiveX Control 2.0.12.0, as used in Creative Software AutoUpdate 1.40.01, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to the BrowseFolder method.
How severe is CVE-2010-0990?
CVE-2010-0990 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-0990 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0990?
CVE-2010-0990 primarily affects Creative Autoupdate Engine Activex Control. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0990?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-0990 published?
CVE-2010-0990 was published on 2010-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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