CVE-2011-1282: Buffer Overflow
The Client/Server Run-time Subsystem (aka CSRSS) in the Win32 subsystem in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 does not properly initialize memory and consequently uses a NULL pointer in an unspecified function call, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted application that triggers an incorrect memory assignment for a user transaction, aka "CSRSS Local EOP SrvSetConsoleLocalEUDC Vulnerability."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1282?
CVE-2011-1282 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1282?
To fix CVE-2011-1282, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected operating systems.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2011-1282?
CVE-2011-1282 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Server 2008 R2.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2011-1282?
CVE-2011-1282 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-1282 if I can't patch?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2011-1282, and immediate patching is recommended to mitigate the risk.