Vulnerability Description
The Windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 "do not properly validate changes in certain kernel objects," which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to Device Contexts (DC) and the GetDCEx function, aka "Win32k Improper Data Validation 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 Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/954/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511769/100/0/threaded
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-159B.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-03
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/954/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511769/100/0/threaded
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-159B.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-03
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0484?
CVE-2010-0484 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The Windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 "do not properly validate changes in certa...
How severe is CVE-2010-0484?
CVE-2010-0484 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0484?
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 Vista, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.