Vulnerability Description
The Windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and Windows Server 2003 SP2, do not properly perform memory allocation before copying user-mode data to kernel mode, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Pool Overflow Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-222A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-04
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-222A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-04
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1895?
CVE-2010-1895 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and Windows Server 2003 SP2, do not properly perform memory allocation before copying user-mode data to kernel mode, ...
How severe is CVE-2010-1895?
CVE-2010-1895 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1895?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Xp.