CVE-2010-1888 Race condition in n/a
Local attackers can exploit a kernel race condition during thread creation to escalate privileges on Windows XP.
- 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-2010-1888?
CVE-2010-1888 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp, published on 11 Aug 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Race condition in the kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving thread creation, aka "Windows Kernel Data Initialization Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1888?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1888?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1888 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2010-1888 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-1888 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Xp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pwxq-hx7r-rw94.