How severe is CVE-2010-1042?

CVE-2010-1042 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-1042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1042?

CVE-2010-1042 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1042?

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

When was CVE-2010-1042 published?

CVE-2010-1042 was published on 2010-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1042

CVE-2010-1042 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Player
Published: 2010-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 does not properly perform colorspace conversion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .AVI file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1042?: Microsoft Windows Media Player 11 does not properly perform colorspace conversion, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted .AVI file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2010-1042?: CVE-2010-1042 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-1042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1042?: CVE-2010-1042 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1042?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-1042 published?: CVE-2010-1042 was published on 2010-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:11.0.5721.5145:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:11.0.6000.6324:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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