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CVE-2010-1897

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…

Public exploit code

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

Impact

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."

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Server
All versions
MicrosoftWindows 7
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Vista
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Xp
All versions

Weakness classification

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