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CVE-2010-0236

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 1.78%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2010-04-14 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2. It affects Microsoft, Windows.

CVE
CVE-2010-0236
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.2
EPSS
1.78%
Microsoft Windows

Original NVD Description

The kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, and Vista Gold does not properly allocate memory for the destination key associated with a symbolic-link registry key, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows Kernel Memory Allocation Vulnerability."