CVE-2001-1560: Low severity microsoft windows xp vulnerability
Published 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 WMNCCREATE message.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Microsoft Windows XP=gold
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp1
Microsoft Windows XP
Event History
Dec 31, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jul 14, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1560?
CVE-2001-1560 has a severity rating of medium, as it can cause a denial of service leading to system crashes.
2
Who is affected by CVE-2001-1560?
CVE-2001-1560 affects local users of Windows 2000 and Windows XP systems.
3
How do I fix CVE-2001-1560?
To fix CVE-2001-1560, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Windows 2000 and XP.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2001-1560 exploit?
CVE-2001-1560 exploits a vulnerability in the ShowWindow function in the GDI of Windows.
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Is CVE-2001-1560 remote exploit or local exploit?
CVE-2001-1560 is a local exploit, requiring an attacker to have local access to the system.