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CVE-2010-0485

7.8 · HIGH

The Windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, Server 2008 Gold and SP2, Windows 7, and Server 2008 R2 "do not prop…

Published Jun 8, 2010microsoftCWE-20EPSS 1.23%

Overview

CVE-2010-0485 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on June 8, 2010 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, Server 2008 Gold and SP2, Windows 7, and Server 2008 R2 "do not properly validate all callback parameters when creating a new window," which allows local users to execute arbitrary code, aka "Win32k Window Creation 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

Refwww.opera.com/support/kb/view/954/Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-159B.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-032Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6948Refwww.opera.com/support/kb/view/954/Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-159B.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-032Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6948

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0485?

CVE-2010-0485 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on June 8, 2010 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-0485?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-0485?

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-2010-0485?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-0485 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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