CVE-2010-0234: Input Validation
First published: Wed Apr 14 2010(Updated: )
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 does not properly validate a registry-key argument to an unspecified system call, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Null Pointer Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| 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 Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-103A.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39373
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39374
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023850
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6814
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-021
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0234?
CVE-2010-0234 has a severity rating that indicates a denial of service vulnerability affecting multiple Microsoft Windows operating systems.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0234?
To fix CVE-2010-0234, you need to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows operating system.
What systems are affected by CVE-2010-0234?
CVE-2010-0234 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2/SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista, and Server 2008 SP2.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-0234 enable?
CVE-2010-0234 enables local users to trigger a denial of service, specifically causing the affected system to reboot.
Is CVE-2010-0234 remotely exploitable?
CVE-2010-0234 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.
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