CVE-2010-1735

What it is

The SfnLOGONNOTIFY function in win32k.sys in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, and Server 2003 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a 0x4c value in the second argument (aka the Msg argument) of a PostMessage function call for the DDEMLEvent window.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

2.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2010-05-06 12:47 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 23:19 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 2.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 4.9 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2010-05-06 12:47 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:19 UTC

Exploit probability

2.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-20 · Improper input validation

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Microsoft Windows 2000
• Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003
• Microsoft Windows Xp
• Microsoft Windows Xp sp3

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 4.9

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Complete

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