CVE-2010-0485

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, Server 2008 Gold and SP2, Windows 7, and Server 2008 R2 "do not properly validate all callback parameters when creating a new window," which allows local users to execute arbitrary code, aka "Win32k Window Creation Vulnerability."

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.97% Top 25%
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%3A6948 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-2010-0485?
CVE-2010-0485 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-0485?
To fix CVE-2010-0485, 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-2010-0485 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2010-0485 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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