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CVE-2010-3963

7.2 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the Routing and Remote Access NDProxy component in the kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted applicat…

Published Dec 16, 2010microsoftCWE-119EPSS 1.86%

Overview

CVE-2010-3963 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2003_server. It was published on December 16, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the Routing and Remote Access NDProxy component in the kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, related to the Routing and Remote Access service (RRAS) and improper copying from user mode to the kernel, aka "Kernel NDProxy Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2003_server 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3963?

CVE-2010-3963 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2003_server. It was published on December 16, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-3963?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. 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-2010-3963?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2003_server 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.

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