CVE-2010-0232

HIGHNVD 7.89.0▲
EchelonGraph scoreHIGH confidence

Score elevated to 9.0 because this CVE is listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-03-03), indicating real-world exploitation has been confirmed by US federal agencies. NVD baseline CVSS 7.8 retained for reference. Confidence: HIGH.

Triggered by: CISA KEV (actively exploited)
Sources: cisa_kev, epss, ghsa, nvd
Trending — 4 sources updated this weekExploited in the wild
7.8
EchelonGraph verdictPatch nowTreat as an emergency — this is being exploited.
  • Actively exploited in the wild (CISA-KEV)
CISA-KEV: ExploitedEPSS: 29%CVSS: 7.8Exploit: NoneExposed: 0

No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.

The kernel in Microsoft Windows NT 3.1 through Windows 7, including Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Windows Server 2008 Gold and SP2, 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 by crafting a VDM_TIB data structure in the Thread Environment Block (TEB), and then calling the NtVdmControl function to start the Windows Virtual DOS Machine (aka NTVDM) subsystem, leading to improperly handled exceptions involving the #GP trap handler (nt!KiTrap0D), aka "Windows Kernel Exception Handler Vulnerability."

CVSS v3
7.8
EG Score
9.0(high)
EPSS
97.9%
KEV
⚠ Exploited

Published

January 21, 2010

Last Modified

April 22, 2026

Advisory Details (5)

Auto-updated May 19, 2026
No patch confirmed yet.
generic
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37864
generic
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509106/100/0/threaded
generic
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023471
generic

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http://secunia.com/advisories/38265
generic

Full Disclosure: Microsoft Windows NT #GP Trap Handler Allows Users to Switch Kernel Stack

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Jan/341

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

  • Exploit-DBEDB-11199✓ verified
    First seen Jan 19, 2010

    Microsoft Windows NT/2000/2003/2008/XP/Vista/7 - 'KiTrap0D' User Mode to Ring Escalation (MS10-015)

    Open source ↗
  • Metasploitexploit/windows/local/ms10_015_kitrap0d✓ verified
    First seen Jan 19, 2010

    Windows SYSTEM Escalation via KiTrap0D

    Open source ↗

Frequently asked(6)

What is CVE-2010-0232?
CVE-2010-0232 is a high vulnerability published on January 21, 2010. The kernel in Microsoft Windows NT 3.1 through Windows 7, including Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Windows Server 2008 Gold and SP2, when access to 16-bit applications is enabled on a 32-bit x86 platform, does not properly…
When was CVE-2010-0232 disclosed?
CVE-2010-0232 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on January 21, 2010, with the most recent update on April 22, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2010-0232 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2010-0232 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on March 3, 2022, affecting Microsoft Windows. KEV listing indicates confirmed exploitation in the wild; this CVE warrants immediate patching attention.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2010-0232?
CVE-2010-0232 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 9.0.
Which products are affected by CVE-2010-0232?
CVE-2010-0232 affects Microsoft Windows. The full affected-products list, including version ranges and fixed versions, is shown in the Affected Packages section of this page.
How do I remediate CVE-2010-0232?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2010-0232, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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