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CVE-2010-3229

UnknownEPSS 50.89%

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CVE-2010-3229 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Secure Channel (aka SChannel) security package in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7, when IIS 7.x is used, does not properly process client certificates during SSL and TLS handshakes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (LSASS outage and reboot) via a crafted packet, aka "TLSv1 Denial of Service Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 50.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Secure Channel (aka SChannel) security package in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7, when IIS 7.x is used, does not properly process client certificates during SSL and TLS handshakes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (LSASS outage and reboot) via a crafted packet, aka "TLSv1 Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
50.89%

98.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 7All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008r2—
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versionsSp1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3229?
The Secure Channel (aka SChannel) security package in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7, when IIS 7.x is used, does not properly process client certificates during SSL and TLS handshakes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (LSASS outage and reboot) via a crafted packet, aka "TLSv1 Denial of Service Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-3229?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-3229 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 50.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3229?
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