CVE-2010-1897

High

Description

The Windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 do not properly validate pseudo-handle values in callback parameters during window creation, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Window Creation Vulnerability."

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
ProductMicrosoft Windows 2003 Server
PublishedAug 11, 2010
First seenAug 11, 2010

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Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
microsoft windows_2003_serverNo range specified—
microsoft windows_7No range specified—
microsoft windows_server_2003No range specified—
microsoft windows_server_2008No range specified—
microsoft windows_vistaNo range specified—
microsoft windows_xpNo range specified—

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