Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2010-2744
Published: January 31, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5544
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2010-2744
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in Win32k.sys driver when validating window class data. A local user can execute arbitrary code on the target system with SYSTEM privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to escalate privileges on vulnerable system.
How to mitigate CVE-2010-2744
Install updates from vendor's website.