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MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2010-1255

The Windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, Server 2008 Gold and SP2, Windows 7, and Server 2008 R2 allows local us...

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, Server 2008 Gold and SP2, Windows 7, and Server 2008 R2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to "glyph outline information" and TrueType fonts, aka "Win32k TrueType Font Parsing Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versions
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versions
MicrosoftWindows 2003 ServerAll versions
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versions
MicrosoftWindows 7-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-94

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2010-1255?

CVE-2010-1255 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, Server 2008 Gold and SP2, Windows 7, and Server 2008 R2 allows local us...

How severe is CVE-2010-1255?

CVE-2010-1255 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-2010-1255?

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.