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PT-2009-2288
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2009-06-01
Microsoft · Win32K.Sys · CVE-2008-6819
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Windows Vista Description: The issue allows local users to cause a denial of service, resulting in a system crash. It is related to vectors involving `CreateWindow`, `TranslateMessage`, and `DispatchMessage`, possibly due to a race condition between threads. Recommendations: For Microsoft Windows Server 2003, apply the recommended patch or configuration changes to resolve the issue. For Microsoft Windows Vista, apply the recommended patch or configuration changes to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the `win32k.sys` module to minimize the risk of exploitation.