PT-2010-2039 · Microsoft · Windows Server 2008+2
Drew Hintz
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Published
2010-02-10
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Updated
2023-12-07
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CVE-2010-0239
CVSS v2.0
10
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows Vista versions Gold, SP1, and SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 versions Gold and SP2
Description
A remote code execution issue exists due to insufficient bounds checking when processing specially crafted ICMPv6 Router Advertisement packets. This allows an anonymous attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets. An attacker who successfully exploits this issue could take complete control of an affected system, enabling them to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.
Recommendations
For Microsoft Windows Vista versions Gold, SP1, and SP2, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2008 versions Gold and SP2, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider disabling IPv6 until a patch is available.
Exploit
Fix
RCE
Code Injection
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows
Windows Server 2008
Windows Vista