Microsoft · Windows Vista · CVE-2010-1896
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Microsoft Windows XP versions SP2 through SP3
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 version SP2
Microsoft Windows Vista versions SP1 through SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 versions Gold through SP2
**Description**
The Windows kernel-mode drivers do not properly validate user-mode input passed to kernel mode, allowing local users to gain privileges via a crafted application. This issue enables an attacker to run arbitrary code in kernel mode, potentially leading to the installation of programs, viewing, changing, or deleting data, or creating new accounts with full user rights.
**Recommendations**
For Microsoft Windows XP versions SP2 through SP3, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2003 version SP2, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows Vista versions SP1 through SP2, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2008 versions Gold through SP2, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the `win32k.sys` driver to minimize the risk of exploitation.