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CVE-2010-4398

Microsoft Windows Kernel Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Microsoft WindowsOperating systems
Open in ThreatlineRecord JSON
CVSS
7.8High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 28 Mar 2022CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)8.66%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline21 Apr 2022Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 24 Nov 2010Exploit code publicExploit-DB
  2. 3 Dec 2010, 20:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  3. 28 Mar 2022Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 1

  • Local exploitMicrosoft Windows Vista/7 - Local Privilege Escalation (UAC Bypass) 24 Nov 2010Exploit-DB

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Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the RtlQueryRegistryValues function in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows allows local users to gain privileges, and bypass the User Account Control (UAC) feature.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • n/aaffected: n/aCVE List

References 4