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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2010-0232 Microsoft · Windows

Microsoft Windows Kernel Exception Handler Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
7.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

75.58 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
98.9 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 98.9% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Mar 03, 2022

Remediation Due

Mar 24, 2022

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

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.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence