How severe is CVE-2010-1888?

CVE-2010-1888 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-1888 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1888?

CVE-2010-1888 affects Microsoft Windows Xp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1888?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-1888 published?

CVE-2010-1888 was published on 2010-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1888

CVE-2010-1888 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-362.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Xp
Published: 2010-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Race condition in the kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving thread creation, aka "Windows Kernel Data Initialization Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1888?: Race condition in the kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows local users to gain privileges via vectors involving thread creation, aka "Windows Kernel Data Initialization Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-1888?: CVE-2010-1888 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-1888 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1888?: CVE-2010-1888 affects Microsoft Windows Xp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1888?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-1888 published?: CVE-2010-1888 was published on 2010-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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