CVE-2010-1735
Description
The SfnLOGONNOTIFY function in win32k.sys in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a 0x4c value in the second argument (aka the Msg argument) of a PostMessage function call for the DDEMLEvent window.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Microsoft Windows XP/2000/2003 - 'win32k.sys' SfnLOGONNOTIFY Local kernel Denial of Service
OS impact
Windows Affected 3 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| sp3 | Affected | — |
| - | Affected | — |
| — | Affected | — |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39456
- http://vigilance.fr/vulnerability/Windows-denials-of-service-of-win32k-sys-9607
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/510884/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39630
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39456
- http://vigilance.fr/vulnerability/Windows-denials-of-service-of-win32k-sys-9607
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/510884/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39630
CWEs
CWE-20
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.