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CVE-2010-0232 - Microsoft Windows Kernel Exception Handler Vulnerability

Project:Microsoft

Product:Windows

Date Added:2022-03-03Due Date:2022-03-24

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Kernel Exception Handler Vulnerability

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows, when access to 16-bit applications is enabled on a 32-bit x86 platform, does not properly validate certain BIOS calls, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-0232