Exploited
high
7.8
CWE
119 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-4398: Microsoft Windows Kernel Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

First published: Fri Dec 03 2010(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the RtlQueryRegistryValues function in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows allows local users to gain privileges, and bypass the User Account Control (UAC) feature.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp1
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium
Microsoft Windows XP

Remedy

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-011

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-4398?

    CVE-2010-4398 has a severity rating that allows local users to gain privileges and bypass User Account Control.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-4398?

    To fix CVE-2010-4398, apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2010-4398?

    CVE-2010-4398 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008.

  • Can CVE-2010-4398 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2010-4398 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely without local access to the system.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-4398?

    The primary mitigation for CVE-2010-4398 is to ensure that all security patches are applied, as no official workaround has been provided.

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