CVE-2010-1897

Windows Kernel win32k.sys - Privilege Escalation via Pseudo-Handle Validation Bypass

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2010-1897. PoCs published by Core Security.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a vulnerability in the Windows kernel's 'xxxCreateWindowEx' function, where improper validation of the 'hParent' parameter during callback execution allows for privilege escalation. The PoC modifies the parameter to trigger a crash and potentially execute privileged code.

Description

The Windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, and R2, and Windows 7 do not properly validate pseudo-handle values in callback parameters during window creation, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Window Creation Vulnerability."

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Core Security · textdoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14608

This exploit leverages a vulnerability in the Windows kernel's 'xxxCreateWindowEx' function, where improper validation of the 'hParent' parameter during callback execution allows for privilege escalation. The PoC modifies the parameter to trigger a crash and potentially execute privileged code.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Windows (XP, Vista, 7, Server 2003/2008/R2)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Unpatched Windows system vulnerable to CVE-2010-1897
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
US Government Resource third-party-advisory x_refsource_cert
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA10-222A.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry signature x_refsource_oval
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11663

Scores

EPSS 0.0343
EPSS Percentile 87.4%

Details

CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (6)
microsoft/windows_2003_server (2 CPE variants)
microsoft/windows_7 (2 CPE variants)
microsoft/windows_server_2003
microsoft/windows_server_2008 (8 CPE variants)
microsoft/windows_vista (3 CPE variants)
microsoft/windows_xp (2 CPE variants)
Published Aug 11, 2010
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026