How severe is CVE-2010-3222?

CVE-2010-3222 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-3222 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3222?

CVE-2010-3222 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2003. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3222?

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.

When was CVE-2010-3222 published?

CVE-2010-3222 was published on 2010-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3222

CVE-2010-3222 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Published: 2010-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Remote Procedure Call Subsystem (RPCSS) in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted LPC message that requests an LRPC connection from an LPC server to a client, aka "LPC Message Buffer Overrun Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3222?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the Remote Procedure Call Subsystem (RPCSS) in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted LPC message that requests an LRPC connection from an LPC server to a client, aka "LPC Message Buffer Overrun Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-3222?: CVE-2010-3222 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-3222 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3222?: CVE-2010-3222 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2003. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3222?: 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.
When was CVE-2010-3222 published?: CVE-2010-3222 was published on 2010-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:-:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*

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