First published: Mon Dec 31 2001(Updated: )
Win32k.sys (aka Graphics Device Interface (GDI)) in Windows 2000 and XP allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by calling the ShowWindow function after receiving a WM_NCCREATE message.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows XP | =gold | |
Microsoft Windows 2000 | ||
Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp1 | |
Microsoft Windows XP |
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CVE-2001-1560 has a severity rating of medium, as it can cause a denial of service leading to system crashes.
CVE-2001-1560 affects local users of Windows 2000 and Windows XP systems.
To fix CVE-2001-1560, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Windows 2000 and XP.
CVE-2001-1560 exploits a vulnerability in the ShowWindow function in the GDI of Windows.
CVE-2001-1560 is a local exploit, requiring an attacker to have local access to the system.