CVE-2012-0157

Summary

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 handle window messaging, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that calls the PostMessage function, aka "PostMessage Function Vulnerability."

Affected Software

Weaknesses

• n/a

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-073A.html
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-018
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14217
• http://osvdb.org/80002

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

• SSVC:
• Exploitation: none
  • Automatable: no
  • Technical Impact: total

References

• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-073A.html
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-018
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14217
• http://osvdb.org/80002

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