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CVE-2010-2554

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.92%

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CVE-2010-2554 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Tracing Feature for Services in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 has incorrect ACLs on its registry keys, which allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving a named pipe and impersonation, aka "Tracing Registry Key ACL Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Tracing Feature for Services in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 has incorrect ACLs on its registry keys, which allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving a named pipe and impersonation, aka "Tracing Registry Key ACL 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
1.92%

77.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 7All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versions—
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versionsSp1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2554?
The Tracing Feature for Services in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 has incorrect ACLs on its registry keys, which allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving a named pipe and impersonation, aka "Tracing Registry Key ACL Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-2554?
CVE-2010-2554 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2554?
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