First published: Wed Apr 14 2010(Updated: )
The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, and Vista Gold does not properly allocate memory for the destination key associated with a symbolic-link registry key, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Memory Allocation Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
Microsoft Windows Vista |
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CVE-2010-0236 is considered a critical vulnerability that can allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
To fix CVE-2010-0236, install the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
CVE-2010-0236 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, and Vista.
While there might be limited workarounds, the best practice is to fully apply the recommended security patches provided by Microsoft.
CVE-2010-0236 can be exploited by local users who execute crafted applications to gain higher privileges on the affected systems.