Vulnerability Description
The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 do not properly manage a window class, which allows local users to gain privileges by creating a window, then using (1) the SetWindowLongPtr function to modify the popup menu structure, or (2) the SwitchWndProc function with a switch window information pointer, which is not re-initialized when a WM_NCCREATE message is processed, aka "Win32k Window Class Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | 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://mista.nu/blog/2010/12/01/windows-class-handling-gone-wrong/
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15894
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-285A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-07
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://mista.nu/blog/2010/12/01/windows-class-handling-gone-wrong/
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15894
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-285A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-07
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2744?
CVE-2010-2744 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 do not properly manage a window cl...
How severe is CVE-2010-2744?
CVE-2010-2744 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-2010-2744?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.