CVE-2012-0001: Critical severity Microsoft Windows 7 vulnerability

Published Jan 10, 2012
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Updated

The kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 does not properly load structured exception handling tables, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass the SafeSEH security feature by leveraging a Visual C++ .NET 2003 application, aka "Windows Kernel SafeSEH Bypass Vulnerability."

Affected Software

12 affected components
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Jan 10, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0001?

CVE-2012-0001 has been assigned a moderate severity level due to its potential to allow attackers to bypass security features.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-0001?

To fix CVE-2012-0001, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows operating systems.

3

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2012-0001?

CVE-2012-0001 affects multiple Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7, and Windows Server editions.

4

What kind of attacks can be executed using CVE-2012-0001?

Attackers can leverage CVE-2012-0001 to bypass the SafeSEH security feature, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

5

Is CVE-2012-0001 still a concern for users today?

While CVE-2012-0001 pertains to older Windows versions, it remains a concern for users who continue to run unsupported operating systems.

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