How severe is CVE-2010-3965?

CVE-2010-3965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-3965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3965?

CVE-2010-3965 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Encoder. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3965?

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-2010-3965 published?

CVE-2010-3965 was published on 2010-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3965

CVE-2010-3965 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Encoder with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Encoder
Published: 2010-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Windows Media Encoder 9 on Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2008 Gold and SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a Windows Media Profile (PRX) file, aka "Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3965?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Windows Media Encoder 9 on Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2008 Gold and SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a Windows Media Profile (PRX) file, aka "Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-3965?: CVE-2010-3965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-3965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3965?: CVE-2010-3965 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Encoder. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3965?: 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-2010-3965 published?: CVE-2010-3965 was published on 2010-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_encoder:9:-:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_encoder:9_series:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_encoder:9:-:x64:*:*:*:*:*

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