CVE-2011-1876: Use After Free
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 SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages incorrect driver object management, a different vulnerability than other CVEs listed in MS11-054, aka "Win32k Use After Free Vulnerability."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1876?
CVE-2011-1876 is classified with a high severity due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1876?
To fix CVE-2011-1876, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2011-1876?
CVE-2011-1876 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, and various versions of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-1876?
CVE-2011-1876 is a use-after-free vulnerability that occurs in the win32k.sys component of the Windows operating system.
Can CVE-2011-1876 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2011-1876 specifically allows exploitation via local user access rather than remotely, as it requires a crafted application to trigger the vulnerability.