Vulnerability Description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly translate a registry key's virtual path to its real path, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted application, aka "Windows Virtual Path Parsing Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39373
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39374
- 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://secunia.com/advisories/39374
- 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-2010-0481?
CVE-2010-0481 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly translate a registry key's virtual path to its real path, which allows ...
How severe is CVE-2010-0481?
CVE-2010-0481 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0481?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.