CVE-2012-0180
moderate-risk
Published 2012-05-09
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, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows 8 Consumer Preview does not properly handle user-mode input passed to kernel mode for (1) windows and (2) messages, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows and Messages Vulnerability."
Do I need to act?
~
1.4% 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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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
7
CVSS 7.8/10
High
LOCAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (11)
Affected Vendors
References (10)
US Government Resource
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.html
US Government Resource
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.html
44
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
24/34 · High
Exploitability
4/34 · Minimal
Exposure
16/34 · Moderate