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$ cve CVE-2010-1890 JSON

CVE-2010-1890 EXPLOIT

4.6
MEDIUM · CVSS 2.0 · EPSS 2.6% (pctl 85)

Patch early

A public exploit exists.

Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 does not properly validate ACLs on kernel objects, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Improper Validation Vulnerability."

Scoring

CVSS4.6 (MEDIUM, v2.0)
VectorAV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:C
EPSS2.57% — more likely to be exploited than 85% of all CVEs
WeaknessCWE-20
On CISA KEVno
Public exploityes
Published2010-08-11
Last modified2026-06-16

Affected (3)

VendorProduct
microsoftwindows 7
microsoftwindows server 2008
microsoftwindows vista

Public exploits

References

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