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CVE-2010-1889

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.97%

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CVE-2010-1889 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Double free vulnerability in the kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2008 Gold and SP2, allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, related to object initialization during error handling, aka "Windows Kernel Double Free Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Double free vulnerability in the kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2008 Gold and SP2, allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, related to object initialization during error handling, aka "Windows Kernel Double Free 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
1.97%

77.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versions—
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versionsSp1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1889?
Double free vulnerability in the kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2008 Gold and SP2, allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, related to object initialization during error handling, aka "Windows Kernel Double Free Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-1889?
CVE-2010-1889 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1889?
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