Vulnerability Description
The Client/Server Runtime Subsystem (aka CSRSS) in the Win32 subsystem in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2, when a Chinese, Japanese, or Korean locale is enabled, does not properly allocate memory for transactions, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "CSRSS Local Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-06
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-06
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1891?
CVE-2010-1891 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). The Client/Server Runtime Subsystem (aka CSRSS) in the Win32 subsystem in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2, when a Chinese, Japanese, or Korean locale is enabled, does not properly...
How severe is CVE-2010-1891?
CVE-2010-1891 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1891?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp.