CVE-2010-0235
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CVE-2010-0235 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions | Sp4 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions | — |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-103A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-103A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
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