Vulnerability Description
The Secure Channel (aka SChannel) security package in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7, when IIS 7.x is used, does not properly process client certificates during SSL and TLS handshakes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (LSASS outage and reboot) via a crafted packet, aka "TLSv1 Denial of Service Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100113338
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43780
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-285A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-08
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100113338
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43780
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-285A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-08
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3229?
CVE-2010-3229 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The Secure Channel (aka SChannel) security package in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7, when IIS 7.x is used, does not properly process client ...
How severe is CVE-2010-3229?
CVE-2010-3229 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-3229?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.