Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in registry-key validation in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, and Vista Gold allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Registry Key Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39373
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023850
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-103A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-02
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39373
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023850
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-103A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-02
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0238?
CVE-2010-0238 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Unspecified vulnerability in registry-key validation in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, and Vista Gold allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboo...
How severe is CVE-2010-0238?
CVE-2010-0238 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0238?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Xp, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Vista.