How severe is CVE-2010-20042?

CVE-2010-20042 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-20042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-20042?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2010-20042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2010-20042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2010-5300.

When was CVE-2010-20042 published?

CVE-2010-20042 was published on 2025-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-20042

CVE-2010-20042 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4. 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2010-5300
Weakness: CWE-121
Published: 2025-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Xion Audio Player versions 1.0.126 and prior are vulnerable to a Unicode-based stack buffer overflow triggered by opening a specially crafted .m3u playlist file. The file contains an overly long string that overwrites the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) chain, allowing an attacker to hijack execution flow and run arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-20042?: Xion Audio Player versions 1.0.126 and prior are vulnerable to a Unicode-based stack buffer overflow triggered by opening a specially crafted .m3u playlist file. The file contains an overly long string that overwrites the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) chain, allowing an attacker to hijack execution flow and run arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2010-20042?: CVE-2010-20042 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.4, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-20042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-20042?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2010-20042 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2010-20042 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2010-5300.
When was CVE-2010-20042 published?: CVE-2010-20042 was published on 2025-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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