How severe is CVE-2010-2745?

CVE-2010-2745 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-2745 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2745?

CVE-2010-2745 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2745?

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-2010-2745 published?

CVE-2010-2745 was published on 2010-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2745

CVE-2010-2745 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 24% places it in the 98th 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: 24% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Player
Published: 2010-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 9 through 12 does not properly deallocate objects during a browser reload action, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted media content referenced in an HTML document, aka "Windows Media Player Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2745?: Microsoft Windows Media Player (WMP) 9 through 12 does not properly deallocate objects during a browser reload action, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted media content referenced in an HTML document, aka "Windows Media Player Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-2745?: CVE-2010-2745 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-2745 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 24% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2745?: CVE-2010-2745 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2745?: 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-2010-2745 published?: CVE-2010-2745 was published on 2010-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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