Vulnerability Description
The Windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2008 Gold and SP2 do not properly validate user-mode input passed to kernel mode, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k User Input Validation Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | 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-2010-1896?
CVE-2010-1896 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH). The Windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2008 Gold and SP2 do not properly validate use...
How severe is CVE-2010-1896?
CVE-2010-1896 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1896?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.