Cybersecurity Alerts

Microsoft Windows Kernel Exception Handler Vulnerability

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.

Weakness Classification

CWE-264

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-0232