CVE-2010-0232VulnerabilityPublished 03/03/2022Updated 10/24/2026
CVE-2010-0232: Microsoft Windows Kernel Exception Handler Vulnerability
Affects Microsoft WindowsSource CISA KEV
Severity
HighNo CVSS score published yet
- Exploitation
Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 03/03/2022
- KEV deadline
- 03/24/2022
- EPSS
- 28.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 98% of CVEs
What to do
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description
CVE-2010-0232 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows kernel that occurs when 16-bit application support is enabled on 32-bit x86 systems. The kernel fails to properly validate certain BIOS calls, allowing local users to gain elevated privileges. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information are provided in the input data.