CVE-2012-0005
First published: Tue Jan 10 2012(Updated: )
The Client/Server Run-time Subsystem (aka CSRSS) in the Win32 subsystem in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP2, and Server 2008 SP2, when a Chinese, Japanese, or Korean system locale is used, can access uninitialized memory during the processing of Unicode characters, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "CSRSS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47479
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51270
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026495
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-010A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-003
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14879
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0005?
CVE-2012-0005 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for information disclosure through uninitialized memory access.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0005?
Fixing CVE-2012-0005 involves applying the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2012-0005?
CVE-2012-0005 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2003 SP2, and Windows Server 2008 SP2.
What risk does CVE-2012-0005 pose?
The risk posed by CVE-2012-0005 includes potential exposure of sensitive information due to improper handling of Unicode characters.
Can CVE-2012-0005 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2012-0005 may be exploited locally through specially crafted applications that trigger the vulnerability.
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