How severe is CVE-2010-1893?

CVE-2010-1893 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-1893 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1893?

CVE-2010-1893 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 7. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1893?

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

When was CVE-2010-1893 published?

CVE-2010-1893 was published on 2010-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1893

CVE-2010-1893 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 7
Published: 2010-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in the TCP/IP stack in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Windows Server 2008 Gold and R2, and Windows 7 allows local users to gain privileges via a buffer of user-mode data that is copied to kernel mode, aka "Integer Overflow in Windows Networking Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1893?: Integer overflow in the TCP/IP stack in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Windows Server 2008 Gold and R2, and Windows 7 allows local users to gain privileges via a buffer of user-mode data that is copied to kernel mode, aka "Integer Overflow in Windows Networking Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-1893?: CVE-2010-1893 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-1893 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1893?: CVE-2010-1893 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 7. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1893?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-1893 published?: CVE-2010-1893 was published on 2010-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:*:itanium:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:*:x32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:*:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:r2:itanium:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:r2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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