Microsoft Windows input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing. This manipulation causes input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2010-0238. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System) (unknown version) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in registry-key validation in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, and Vista Gold allows local users to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Registry Key Vulnerability."

The weakness was released 04/14/2010 by Gynvael Coldwind (j00ru) with Hispasec (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2010-0238. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The requirement for exploitation is a single authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/08/2021).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 45508 (MS10-021: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (979683)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 90594 (Microsoft Windows Kernel Elevation Privilege Vulnerability (MS10-021)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (57380), Tenable (45508), SecurityFocus (BID 39318†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-25382†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4106, VDB-4107, VDB-50811 and VDB-52781. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 45508
Nessus Name: MS10-021: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (979683)
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OpenVAS ID: 900236
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (979683)
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01/07/2010 🔍
04/03/2010 +86 days 🔍
04/13/2010 +10 days 🔍
04/14/2010 +1 days 🔍
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03/19/2015 +1800 days 🔍
09/08/2021 +2364 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Researcher: Gynvael Coldwind (j00ru)
Organization: Hispasec
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2010-0238 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-0238
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-52771

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X-Force: 57380
SecurityFocus: 39318 - Microsoft Windows Kernel Invalid Registry Key Local Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 25382 - [MS10-021] Microsoft Windows Kernel Local DoS Vulnerability via Registry Keys, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 12:22
Updated: 09/08/2021 01:09
Changes: 03/19/2015 12:22 (57), 04/07/2017 16:04 (13), 09/08/2021 01:00 (3), 09/08/2021 01:09 (1)
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