CVE-2010-1887

Description

The Windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 do not properly validate an unspecified system-call argument, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Bounds Checking Vulnerability."

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.50%
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%3A11020 signature vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-048 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1887?
CVE-2010-1887 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-1887?
To fix CVE-2010-1887, 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-2010-1887 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2010-1887 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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