CVE-2010-4588Wmi Administrative Tools Code Injection
The WBEMSingleView.ocx ActiveX control 1.50.1131.0 in Microsoft WMI Administrative Tools 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted argument to the ReleaseContext method, a different vector than CVE-2010-3973, possibly an untrusted pointer…
Published Dec 23, 2010 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2010-4588 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Wmi Administrative Tools (Microsoft).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Wmi Administrative Tools 1.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
33%
Higher than 98.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
39/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory42693
Description
The WBEMSingleView.ocx ActiveX control 1.50.1131.0 in Microsoft WMI Administrative Tools 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted argument to the ReleaseContext method, a different vector than CVE-2010-3973, possibly an untrusted pointer dereference.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Wmi Administrative ToolsMicrosoft | See advisory | 1.1 |
Patched Releases
Wmi Administrative Tools
1.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 23, 2010
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
References
- advisory42693
- exploitExploitDB-15809
- exploitwooyun.org · bug.php
- otherblogs.technet.com · assessing-the-risk-of-public-issues-currently-b…
- othertwitter.com · 17526155733110784
FAQ
Common Questions.
The WBEMSingleView.ocx ActiveX control 1.50.1131.0 in Microsoft WMI Administrative Tools 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted argument to the ReleaseContext method, a different vector than CVE-2010-3973, possibly an untrusted pointer dereference.
Affected: Wmi Administrative Tools (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Wmi Administrative Tools 1.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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