CVE-2012-1865: Input Validation
First published: Tue Jun 12 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, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 does not properly handle user-mode input passed to kernel mode for driver objects, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "String Atom Class Name Handling Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-1864.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1865?
CVE-2012-1865 is rated as important due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1865?
To fix CVE-2012-1865, you should apply the security update provided by Microsoft in MS12-041.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2012-1865?
CVE-2012-1865 affects Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP2, Server 2008 SP2 and R2, and Windows 7.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1865?
CVE-2012-1865 is a kernel-mode driver vulnerability that processes user-mode inputs incorrectly.
Can CVE-2012-1865 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2012-1865 can only be exploited locally by users with access to the system.
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