CVE-2010-0232 — Microsoft Windows Kernel Exception Handler Vulnerability

CISA KEV listed Added March 3, 2022 Remediate by March 24, 2022

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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