Windows Kernel Vulnerability in Microsoft Products
CVE-2010-0235

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows 2000
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 April 2010

Summary

A vulnerability exists within the Microsoft Windows kernel due to improper validation when creating symbolic links. This flaw can be exploited by local users to cause a denial of service condition, resulting in a system reboot. Affected systems include various versions of Windows, allowing the execution of specially crafted applications that manipulate symbolic link values, creating a potential disruption in service.

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MS
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/...
vdb-entrysignaturex_refsource_OVAL
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-103A.html
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_CERT

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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