How severe is CVE-2010-1880?

CVE-2010-1880 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-1880 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1880?

CVE-2010-1880 primarily affects Microsoft Directx. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1880?

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-2010-1880 published?

CVE-2010-1880 was published on 2010-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1880

CVE-2010-1880 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Directx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Microsoft Directx
Published: 2010-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Quartz.dll for DirectShow on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1, and Server 2008 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a media file with crafted compression data, aka "MJPEG Media Decompression Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1880?: Unspecified vulnerability in Quartz.dll for DirectShow on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1, and Server 2008 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a media file with crafted compression data, aka "MJPEG Media Decompression Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-1880?: CVE-2010-1880 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-1880 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1880?: CVE-2010-1880 primarily affects Microsoft Directx. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1880?: 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-2010-1880 published?: CVE-2010-1880 was published on 2010-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:directx:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:directx:9.0a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:directx:9.0b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:directx:9.0c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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