CVE-2010-0483 is a critical vulnerability in vbscript.dll affecting Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003 when Internet Explorer is used. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious .hlp file referenced in the MsgBox function, leading to code execution via winhlp32.exe upon pressing F1. With a CVSS score of 7.6 and an EPSS score indicating high exploitability, this vulnerability poses a significant risk. Exploit code is publicly available, including Metasploit modules and entries on ExploitDB, though there is no indication of active exploitation or widespread community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:itanium:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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