CVE-2010-3942: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-3942: win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows...

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 does not properly allocate memory for copies from user mode, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k WriteAV Vulnerability."

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a Windows kernel privilege-escalation flaw. An attacker who can run a crafted local application on an affected Windows system could gain higher privileges. The sources do not show remote exploitation or confirmed active exploitation, but legacy Windows assets remain business-critical exposure if still present. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints or servers: Windows XP SP2/SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1/SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold/SP2/R2, and Windows 7. Modern systems are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat as high priority if any listed legacy Windows systems remain. The issue can turn local access into administrative control, which materially worsens malware, insider, or foothold scenarios. If no affected legacy systems exist, urgency is low after evidence-backed validation. Mitigation focus: Review and apply Microsoft MS10-098 guidance for affected systems.; Prioritize replacement or isolation of unsupported legacy Windows hosts.; Limit local code execution paths on affected systems until remediated..

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

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

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:11762CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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