Is CVE-2010-2440 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2010-2440, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2010-2440 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2010-2440 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2010-2440?

CVE-2010-2440 has a CVSS score of 9.3 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2010-2440

CWE-119Published: June 24, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in st-wizard.exe in Subtitle Translation Wizard 3.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SRT file with a long line after a time range. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2010-2440 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-2010-2440. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.