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CVE-2010-0485

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.23%

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CVE-2010-0485 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.". EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.23%

65.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versionsSp4
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows 2003 ServerAll versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versionsSp1
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 7All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008r2—

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0485?
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."
How severe is CVE-2010-0485?
CVE-2010-0485 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0485?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST