ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
CVE-2010-0232: Microsoft Windows Kernel Exception Handler Vulnerability
| Vendor | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Product | Windows |
| Actively exploited | Yes |
| Added to CISA KEV | 3 Mar 2022 |
| CISA federal deadline | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Weakness (CWE) | CWE-264 |
Required action (CISA's text)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description (NVD)
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.
SOURCES
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Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.