CVE-2010-1896: Input Validation
First published: Wed Aug 11 2010(Updated: )
The Windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2008 Gold and SP2 do not properly validate user-mode input passed to kernel mode, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k User Input Validation Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1896?
CVE-2010-1896 has a CVSS score indicating it is a critical vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1896?
To fix CVE-2010-1896, apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2010-1896?
CVE-2010-1896 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2008.
Can CVE-2010-1896 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2010-1896 requires local access to exploit the privilege escalation vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-1896?
CVE-2010-1896 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows kernel-mode drivers.
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