CVE-2010-0484

Description

The Windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 "do not properly validate changes in certain kernel objects," which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to Device Contexts (DC) and the GetDCEx function, aka "Win32k Improper Data Validation Vulnerability."

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.31% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511769/100/0/threaded mailing list
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7609 vdb entry signature
http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/954/
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-159B.html third party advisory us government resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-032 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0484?
CVE-2010-0484 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-0484?
To fix CVE-2010-0484, 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-2010-0484 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2010-0484 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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