CVE-2010-0485 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges due to improper validation of callback parameters in the Windows kernel driver.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-0485?
CVE-2010-0485 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000, published on 8 Jun 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, Server 2008 Gold and SP2, Windows 7, and Server 2008 R2 "do not properly validate all callback parameters when creating a new window," which allows local users to execute arbitrary code, aka "Win32k Window Creation Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0485?
It affects 6 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0485?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0485 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2010-0485 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0485 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 2000
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h9cc-4rm6-chr3.