CVE-2010-0021: Race Condition
First published: Wed Feb 10 2010(Updated: )
Multiple race conditions in the SMB implementation in the Server service in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a crafted (1) SMBv1 or (2) SMBv2 Negotiate packet, aka "SMB Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0021?
CVE-2010-0021 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability with a critical severity due to its potential to cause system hangs.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0021?
To fix CVE-2010-0021, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2010-0021?
CVE-2010-0021 affects multiple versions including Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-0021 enable?
CVE-2010-0021 enables remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack by sending crafted SMB negotiation packets.
Is CVE-2010-0021 related to SMB vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2010-0021 specifically pertains to race conditions in the SMB implementation, making it vulnerable to exploitation.
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