CVE-2010-1690: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-1690: The DNS implementation in smtpsvc.dll before 6.0.2600.5949 in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and earlier, Windo...

The DNS implementation in smtpsvc.dll before 6.0.2600.5949 in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and earlier, Windows XP SP3 and earlier, Windows Server 2003 SP2 and earlier, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and earlier, Windows Server 2008 R2, Exchange Server 2003 SP3 and earlier, Exchange Server 2007 SP2 and earlier, and Exchange Server 2010 does not verify that transaction IDs of responses match transaction IDs of queries, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0024 and CVE-2010-0025.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 23:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Microsoft SMTP/Exchange DNS validation flaw. A man-in-the-middle attacker could make the SMTP component accept a spoofed DNS response more easily, potentially influencing where mail-related DNS lookups resolve. The provided sources do not include a CVSS score or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running Microsoft SMTP Service or old Exchange versions listed in the CVE. Current supported Microsoft platforms are not identified as affected in the provided bundle. Treat as a legacy-platform exposure issue. Prioritize if old Windows or Exchange systems still handle mail, especially on networks where DNS traffic could be intercepted or manipulated. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running Microsoft SMTP Service or legacy Exchange.; Check whether smtpsvc.dll is earlier than 6.0.2600.5949 where applicable.; Apply Microsoft or vendor-supported updates for affected systems..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 7, 2010, 18:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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