CVE-2010-1886

Name: CVE-2010-1886
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-08-16T18:39:40.56+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.41%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1886 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2, and Windows 7 allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to a process with NetworkService credentials, as demonstrated by TAPI Server, SQL Server, and IIS processes, and related to the Windows Service Isolation feature. NOTE: the vendor states that privilege escalation from NetworkService to LocalSystem does not cross a "security boundary.". EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2, and Windows 7 allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to a process with NetworkService credentials, as demonstrated by TAPI Server, SQL Server, and IIS processes, and related to the Windows Service Isolation feature. NOTE: the vendor states that privilege escalation from NetworkService to LocalSystem does not cross a "security boundary."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.41%

69.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Sp2

References

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2264072Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982316Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2264072.mspxVendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2264072Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/982316Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2264072.mspxVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1886?

How severe is CVE-2010-1886?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1886 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1886?

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