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CVE-2010-1890

The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly validate ACLs on kernel objects, whic…

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly validate ACLs on kernel objects, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Improper Validation Vulnerability."

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
MicrosoftWindows 7
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Vista
All versions

Weakness classification

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