CVE-2010-1255

UnknownEPSS 5.07%

Last modified

CVE-2010-1255 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to "glyph outline information" and TrueType fonts, aka "Win32k TrueType Font Parsing Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 5.07% 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 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to "glyph outline information" and TrueType fonts, aka "Win32k TrueType Font Parsing Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.07%

91.2th 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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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1255?
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 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to "glyph outline information" and TrueType fonts, aka "Win32k TrueType Font Parsing Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-1255?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1255 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1255?
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