CVE advisoryKnown Exploit
CVE-2010-0232
Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.
Halo Surface Signal: 1 out of 5 — much less likely to be public-facing.
A vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows kernel allows local users to gain privileges by exploiting a flaw in BIOS call validation when 16-bit applications are enabled. This could lead to unauthorized system access and control.