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CVE-2010-0023

6.9 · MEDIUM

The Client/Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP2 does not properly kill processes after a logout, which allows local users to obtain s…

Published Feb 10, 2010microsoftCWE-264EPSS 1.80%

Overview

CVE-2010-0023 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on February 10, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Client/Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 SP2 does not properly kill processes after a logout, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information or gain privileges via a crafted application that continues to execute throughout the logout of one user and the login session of the next user, aka "CSRSS Local Privilege Elevation Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/38509Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-040A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-011Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8304Refsecunia.com/advisories/38509Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-040A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-011Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8304

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0023?

CVE-2010-0023 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on February 10, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-0023?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-0023?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-0023?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-0023 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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