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CVE-2012-0154

Use-after-free vulnerability in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microso...

High CVSS 7.2

Overview

Use-after-free vulnerability in 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 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that triggers keyboard layout errors, aka "Keyboard Layout Use After Free Vulnerability."

CWE: CWE-399 Published: 2012-02-14T22:55:02.050
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 7.2 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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