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CVE-2010-3338

UnknownEPSS 19.86%

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CVE-2010-3338 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Windows Task Scheduler in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly determine the security context of scheduled tasks, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Task Scheduler Vulnerability." NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2010-3888.. EPSS estimates a 19.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Windows Task Scheduler in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly determine the security context of scheduled tasks, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Task Scheduler Vulnerability." NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2010-3888.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
19.86%

97.1th 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

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3338?
The Windows Task Scheduler in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly determine the security context of scheduled tasks, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Task Scheduler Vulnerability." NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2010-3888.
How severe is CVE-2010-3338?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-3338 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3338?
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