CVE-2010-0022: Input Validation
First published: Wed Feb 10 2010(Updated: )
The SMB implementation in the Server service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly validate the share and servername fields in SMB packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a crafted packet, aka "SMB Null Pointer 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-2010-0022?
CVE-2010-0022 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0022?
To fix CVE-2010-0022, apply the security update provided by Microsoft as detailed in their security bulletin.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2010-0022?
CVE-2010-0022 affects multiple versions including Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2/SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7.
What vulnerabilities are exploited in CVE-2010-0022?
CVE-2010-0022 exploits improper validation of share and servername fields in SMB packets.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2010-0022 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2010-0022 could lead to unauthorized access and control over the affected system.
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