CVE-2010-3939: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-3939: Buffer overflow in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Serve...

Buffer overflow in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 allows local users to gain privileges via vectors related to improper memory allocation for copies from user mode, aka "Win32k Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 03:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2010-3939 is a Windows kernel driver flaw that can let a local user gain higher privileges. It affects legacy Windows releases from XP through Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2. The business risk is mainly where old Windows systems, images, or embedded environments remain in use. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, Server 2008 R2, and Windows 7 systems that have not received the MS10-098 update guidance. Prioritize if legacy Windows remains in production, especially shared workstations, servers, or embedded systems. If those platforms are fully retired, residual risk is low but should be confirmed by inventory. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS10-098 guidance for affected Windows versions.; Apply applicable vendor security updates where systems remain in scope.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy Windows systems where patching is not possible..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 01:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 16, 2010, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS10-098CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:12252CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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