The Windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 "do not properly validate changes in certain kernel objects," which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to Device Contexts (DC) and the GetDCEx function, aka "Win32k Improper Data Validation Vulnerability."
Published 2010-06-08 22:30:01
Updated 2023-12-07 18:38:57
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Vulnerability category: Input validationExecute code

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2010-0484

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.07%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 28 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2010-0484

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
6.8
MEDIUM AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
3.1
10.0
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2010-0484

  • The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2010-0484

Products affected by CVE-2010-0484

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