CVE-2010-0235

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, and Vista Gold does not perform the expected validation before creating a symbolic link, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Symbolic Link Value Vulnerability."

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.89% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-021 vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7509 vdb entry signature
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-103A.html third party advisory us government resource
http://secunia.com/advisories/39373 third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023850 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0235?
CVE-2010-0235 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-0235?
To fix CVE-2010-0235, 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-2010-0235 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2010-0235 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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