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CVE-2010-2555

UnknownEPSS 1.64%

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CVE-2010-2555 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Tracing Feature for Services in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly determine the length of strings in the registry, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via vectors involving a long string, aka "Tracing Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 1.64% 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 does not properly determine the length of strings in the registry, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via vectors involving a long string, aka "Tracing Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.64%

73.3th 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

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2555?
The Tracing Feature for Services in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly determine the length of strings in the registry, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via vectors involving a long string, aka "Tracing Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-2555?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2555 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2555?
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