CVE-2010-0232
Microsoft Windows Kernel Exception Handler Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
29.3%
p98
KEV
YES
Mar 3, 2022
Exploit Today
79
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
29.3%EPSS · 30 days29.3%
2026-08-022026-08-31
Product
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Kernel Exception Handler Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Mar 3, 2022
Remediate by
Mar 24, 2022
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
The kernel in Microsoft Windows, when access to 16-bit applications is enabled on a 32-bit x86 platform, does not properly validate certain BIOS calls, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-0232
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