CVE-2010-4398
Confirmed PUBLISHEDStack-based buffer overflow in the RtlQueryRegistryValues function in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2,...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Stack-based buffer overflow in the RtlQueryRegistryValues function 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 allows local users to gain privileges, and bypass the User Account Control (UAC) feature, via a crafted REG_BINARY value for a SystemDefaultEUDCFont registry key, aka "Driver Improper Interaction with Windows Kernel Vulnerability."
- CVE Published
- Dec 03, 2010
- Exploitation Reported
- Mar 28, 2022
- CVSS
- 7.8 High
- EPSS
- 8.7%
CVE References
- MS11-011 docs.microsoft.com · Vendor Advisory https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2...
- VU#529673 kb.cert.org · Third-Party Advisory http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/529673
- 42356 secunia.com · Third-Party Advisory http://secunia.com/advisories/42356
- 15609 exploit-db.com · Exploit http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15609/
- 45045 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45045
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- ADV-2011-0324 vupen.com · VDB Entry http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0324
- 1025046 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025046
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:12162 oval.cisecurity.org · VDB Entry https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.m...
- isc.sans.edu/diary.html isc.sans.edu · CVE Record http://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=9988
- nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2010/11/25/new-windows-zero-day-flaw-bypasse... nakedsecurity.sophos.com · CVE Record http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2010/11/25/new-windows-zero-day-flaw-...
- support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100127248 support.avaya.com · CVE Record http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100127248
- exploit-db.com/bypassing-uac-with-user-privilege-under-wind... exploit-db.com · CVE Record http://www.exploit-db.com/bypassing-uac-with-user-privilege-under-win...
- twitter.com/msftsecresponse/statuses/7590788200402945 twitter.com · CVE Record http://twitter.com/msftsecresponse/statuses/7590788200402945
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
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| CISA First | 2022-03-28 00:00 UTC |
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-03-28 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Out-of-bounds Write
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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20:00 UTC over 15 years ago20:00 UTC · over 15 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 15 years ago00:00 UTC · over 15 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2010-4398
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"cvss_score": 7.8,
"epss_score": 0.08661,
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"active_exploitation_observed": false
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