CVE-2011-1985
high-risk
Published 2011-10-12
win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 does not properly validate user-mode input, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Null Pointer De-reference Vulnerability."
Do I need to act?
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3.4% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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1 public exploit available
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.1/10
High
LOCAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (13)
Affected Vendors
References (6)
53
/ 100
high-risk
Severity
22/34 · High
Exploitability
14/34 · Moderate
Exposure
17/34 · Moderate