How severe is CVE-2010-2564?

CVE-2010-2564 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-2564 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2564?

CVE-2010-2564 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Movie Maker. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2564?

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-2010-2564 published?

CVE-2010-2564 was published on 2010-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2564

CVE-2010-2564 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Movie Maker with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% 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: 23% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Movie Maker
Published: 2010-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (WMM) 2.1, 2.6, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted project file, aka "Movie Maker Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2564?: Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Movie Maker (WMM) 2.1, 2.6, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted project file, aka "Movie Maker Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-2564?: CVE-2010-2564 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-2564 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2564?: CVE-2010-2564 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Movie Maker. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2564?: 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-2010-2564 published?: CVE-2010-2564 was published on 2010-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_movie_maker:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_movie_maker:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_movie_maker:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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