Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2010-2729?

Affected: Windows 7 (Microsoft); Windows Server 2003 (Microsoft); Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft) versions r2, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2010-2729 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Sep 15, 2010.

Is CVE-2010-2729 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2010-2729?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2010-2729?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2010-2729 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2010-2729

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

Published Sep 15, 2010 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

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CVE-2010-2729 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Windows 7 (Microsoft), Windows Server 2003 (Microsoft), Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft) and 2 more products.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Sep 15, 2010. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v2

9.3

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

76%

Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

The Print Spooler service in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7, when printer sharing is enabled, does not properly validate spooler access permissions, which allows remote attackers to create files in a system directory, and consequently execute arbitrary code, by sending a crafted print request over RPC, as exploited in the wild in September 2010, aka "Print Spooler Service Impersonation Vulnerability."

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Sep 15, 2010	n/a	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Sep 15, 2010	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

17 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Windows 7Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows Server 2003Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows Server 2008Microsoft	r2	n/a
Windows VistaMicrosoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows XpMicrosoft	See advisory	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Sep 15, 2010
Added to Industry KEV feed
Sep 15, 2010
Added to CIRCL KEV
Sep 15, 2010
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

References

3 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

The Print Spooler service in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7, when printer sharing is enabled, does not properly validate spooler access permissions, which allows remote attackers to create files in a system dire…
Affected: Windows 7 (Microsoft); Windows Server 2003 (Microsoft); Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft) versions r2, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Sep 15, 2010.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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