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CVE-2010-1898

9.3 · HIGH

The Common Language Runtime (CLR) in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5 SP1, and 3.5.1, and Microsoft Silverlight 2 and 3 before 3.0.50611.0 on Windows and before 3.0.41130.0 on Ma…

Published Aug 11, 2010microsoftCWE-94EPSS 25.03%

Overview

CVE-2010-1898 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft .net_framework. It was published on August 11, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Common Language Runtime (CLR) in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP1, 2.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5 SP1, and 3.5.1, and Microsoft Silverlight 2 and 3 before 3.0.50611.0 on Windows and before 3.0.41130.0 on Mac OS X, does not properly handle interfaces and delegations to virtual methods, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted XAML browser application (aka XBAP), (2) a crafted ASP.NET application, or (3) a crafted .NET Framework application, aka "Microsoft Silverlight and Microsoft .NET Framework CLR Virtual Method Delegate Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update .net_framework to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
microsoftsilverlight0Affected

References

Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-222A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-060Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12033Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-222A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-060Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12033

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1898?

CVE-2010-1898 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft .net_framework. It was published on August 11, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-1898?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-1898?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update .net_framework to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-1898?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-1898 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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