CVE-2010-1689
CVE-2010-1689 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-310.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-310
- Affected product: Microsoft Exchange Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The DNS implementation in smtpsvc.dll before 6.0.2600.5949 in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and earlier, Windows XP SP3 and earlier, Windows Server 2003 SP2 and earlier, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and earlier, Windows Server 2008 R2, Exchange Server 2003 SP3 and earlier, Exchange Server 2007 SP2 and earlier, and Exchange Server 2010 uses predictable transaction IDs that are formed by incrementing a previous ID by 1, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0024 and CVE-2010-0025.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-1689?
- The DNS implementation in smtpsvc.dll before 6.0.2600.5949 in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and earlier, Windows XP SP3 and earlier, Windows Server 2003 SP2 and earlier, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and earlier, Windows Server 2008 R2, Exchange Server 2003 SP3 and earlier, Exchange Server 2007 SP2 and earlier, and Exchange Server 2010 uses predictable transaction IDs that are formed by incrementing a previous ID by 1, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0024 and CVE-2010-0025.
- How severe is CVE-2010-1689?
- CVE-2010-1689 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2010-1689 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-1689?
- CVE-2010-1689 primarily affects Microsoft Exchange Server. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-1689?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2010-1689 published?
- CVE-2010-1689 was published on 2010-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-05/0058.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023939
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/CORE-2010-0424-windows-smtp-dns-query-id-bugs
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39908
Affected products (19)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:-:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:-:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2003:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2003:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2003:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2007:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2007:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2007:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2010:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server
- CVE-2007-0213 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 SP3, 2003 SP1 and SP2, and 2007 does not properly decode certain MIME encoded e-mails,…
- CVE-2004-0840 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) component of Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Windows Server 2003, Windows…
- CVE-2004-0574 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The Network News Transfer Protocol (NNTP) component of Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Windows 2000 Server, Windows…
- CVE-1999-0385 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The LDAP bind function in Exchange 5.5 has a buffer overflow that allows a remote attacker to conduct a denial of…
- CVE-2024-21410 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- CVE-2023-21709 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
All CVEs affecting Microsoft Exchange Server →
Other CWE-310 (Cryptographic Issues) vulnerabilities
- CVE-2014-7878 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The Application Lifecycle Service (ALS) in HP Helion Cloud Development Platform 1.0, when a virtual machine is derived…
- CVE-2013-3712 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): SUSE Studio Onsite 1.3.x before 1.3.6 and SUSE Studio Extension for System z 1.3 uses "static" secret tokens, which has…
- CVE-2013-6952 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The Belkin WeMo Home Automation firmware before 3949 has a hardcoded GPG key, which makes it easier for remote…
- CVE-2013-6838 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): An unspecified Enghouse Interactive Professional Services "addon product" in Enghouse Interactive IVR Pro (VIP2000)…
- CVE-2013-0137 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The default configuration of the Digital Alert Systems DASDEC EAS device before 2.0-2 and the Monroe Electronics R189…
- CVE-2011-5123 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): The Antivirus component in Comodo Internet Security before 5.3.175888.1227 does not check whether X.509 certificates in…