What is the severity of CVE-2010-1889?

CVE-2010-1889 has a severity rating of important as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1889?

To fix CVE-2010-1889, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.

What systems are affected by CVE-2010-1889?

CVE-2010-1889 affects Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, SP2 and Windows Server 2008 Gold and SP2.

Who is vulnerable to CVE-2010-1889?

Local users on the affected systems can exploit CVE-2010-1889 to gain elevated privileges.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-1889?

CVE-2010-1889 is a double free vulnerability that occurs during object initialization in the kernel.

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CVE-2010-1889

high

7.8

CWE

399 415

11/8/2010

21/1/2025

CVE-2010-1889: Double Free

First published: Wed Aug 11 2010(Updated: )

Double free vulnerability in the kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2008 Gold and SP2, allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, related to object initialization during error handling, aka "Windows Kernel Double Free Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server	=sp2
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1889?
CVE-2010-1889 has a severity rating of important as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1889?
To fix CVE-2010-1889, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008.
What systems are affected by CVE-2010-1889?
CVE-2010-1889 affects Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, SP2 and Windows Server 2008 Gold and SP2.
Who is vulnerable to CVE-2010-1889?
Local users on the affected systems can exploit CVE-2010-1889 to gain elevated privileges.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-1889?
CVE-2010-1889 is a double free vulnerability that occurs during object initialization in the kernel.

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