CVE-2010-0485: Input Validation

Published Jun 8, 2010
·
Updated

The Windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, Server 2008 Gold and SP2, Windows 7, and Server 2008 R2 "do not properly validate all callback parameters when creating a new window," which allows local users to execute arbitrary code, aka "Win32k Window Creation Vulnerability."

Affected Software

22 affected components
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp4
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2

Event History

Jun 8, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0485?

CVE-2010-0485 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0485?

To fix CVE-2010-0485, apply the appropriate security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2010-0485?

CVE-2010-0485 affects users of Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2/SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1/SP2, Windows 7, and Server 2008/R2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-0485?

CVE-2010-0485 is a kernel-mode vulnerability associated with improper validation of callback parameters in the win32k.sys driver.

5

Can CVE-2010-0485 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2010-0485 is a local vulnerability that requires an authenticated user to exploit it.

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