CVE-2010-1895

Name: CVE-2010-1895
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-08-11T18:47:50.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.59%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1895 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and Windows Server 2003 SP2, do not properly perform memory allocation before copying user-mode data to kernel mode, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Pool Overflow Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and Windows Server 2003 SP2, do not properly perform memory allocation before copying user-mode data to kernel mode, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Pool Overflow Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.59%

72.5th 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 Server 2003	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Sp3

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 11, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1895?

How severe is CVE-2010-1895?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1895 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1895?

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Source: NVD / NIST