CVE-2010-0278: microsoft windows_live_messenger
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2010-0278 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) vulnerability in microsoft windows_live_messenger. EPSS estimates a 8.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 12-01-2010PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A certain ActiveX control in msgsc.14.0.8089.726.dll in Microsoft Windows Live Messenger 2009 build 14.0.8089.726 on Windows Vista and Windows 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (msnmsgr.exe crash) by calling the ViewProfile method with a crafted argument during an MSN Messenger session.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
8.31%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
95%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 8.31% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundExploit Reference (securityfocus.com)
Maturity: unknown
Microsoft Windows Live Messenger 2009 - ActiveX Denial of Service
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Microsoft1 product
1 vendor · 1 product