PT-2012-4097 · Microsoft · Windows Server 2008+5
Publicado
2012-11-13
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Atualizado
2019-02-26
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CVE-2012-2553
CVSS v2.0
7.2
Alta
| Vetor | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows XP SP3
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2
Microsoft Windows 7 Gold and SP1
Description
The issue is related to a use-after-free vulnerability in the win32k.sys kernel-mode driver, allowing local users to gain privileges via a crafted application. This vulnerability exists because the Windows kernel-mode driver improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode, enabling them to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full administrative rights.
Recommendations
For Microsoft Windows XP SP3, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows 7 Gold and SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
Correção
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Enumeração de Fraquezas
Identificadores relacionados
Produtos afetados
Windows
Windows 7
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2008
Windows Vista
Windows Xp