CVE-2010-0481: Path Traversal
First published: Wed Apr 14 2010(Updated: )
The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly translate a registry key's virtual path to its real path, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted application, aka "Windows Virtual Path Parsing Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| 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 Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39373
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39374
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023850
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-103A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-021
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6770
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0481?
CVE-2010-0481 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability that could lead to system reboot.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0481?
To address CVE-2010-0481, apply the latest Windows updates provided by Microsoft.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2010-0481?
CVE-2010-0481 affects Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, and Windows 7 across various service packs.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2010-0481?
Exploiting CVE-2010-0481 allows local users to deliberately crash the system, causing a denial of service.
Is CVE-2010-0481 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2010-0481 is a local vulnerability, meaning it can only be exploited by users with local access to the affected systems.
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