CVE-2010-0476
CWE-399Published: April 14, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
The SMB client in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Windows Server 2008 Gold and SP2 allows remote SMB servers and man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and reboot) via a crafted SMB transaction response that uses (1) SMBv1 or (2) SMBv2, aka "SMB Client Response Parsing Vulnerability."
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-0476 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2010-0476. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-0476 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts