CVE-2010-3961

Name: CVE-2010-3961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-12-16T19:33:03.287+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-3961 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Consent User Interface (UI) in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly handle an unspecified registry-key value, which allows local users with SeImpersonatePrivilege rights to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Consent UI Impersonation Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Consent User Interface (UI) in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly handle an unspecified registry-key value, which allows local users with SeImpersonatePrivilege rights to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Consent UI Impersonation Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.53%

71.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp1

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3961?

How severe is CVE-2010-3961?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-3961 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3961?

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