CVE-2012-0180: Input Validation
First published: Wed May 09 2012(Updated: )
win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows 8 Consumer Preview does not properly handle user-mode input passed to kernel mode for (1) windows and (2) messages, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows and Messages Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53324
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027039
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.html
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-034
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15466
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0180?
CVE-2012-0180 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0180?
To mitigate CVE-2012-0180, update your operating system to the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.
What systems are affected by CVE-2012-0180?
CVE-2012-0180 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows 8 Consumer Preview.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-0180?
CVE-2012-0180 is a kernel vulnerability affecting how user-mode input is handled in kernel-mode drivers.
What can happen if CVE-2012-0180 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2012-0180 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the affected system.
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