CVE-2010-0023

Description

The Client/Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP2 does not properly kill processes after a logout, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information or gain privileges via a crafted application that continues to execute throughout the logout of one user and the login session of the next user, aka "CSRSS Local Privilege Elevation Vulnerability."

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.73% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8304 vdb entry signature
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-040A.html third party advisory us government resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-011 vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/38509 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0023?
CVE-2010-0023 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-0023?
To fix CVE-2010-0023, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-0023 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2010-0023 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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