CVE-2009-1127
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CVE-2009-1127 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. win32k.sys in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 does not correctly validate an argument to an unspecified system call, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that triggers a NULL pointer dereference, aka "Win32k NULL Pointer Dereferencing Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 1.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
win32k.sys in the kernel in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 Gold and SP2 does not correctly validate an argument to an unspecified system call, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that triggers a NULL pointer dereference, aka "Win32k NULL Pointer Dereferencing Vulnerability."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions | Sp4 |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions | Sp2 |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-314A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-314A.htmlUS Government Resource
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