CVE-2011-1886
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CVE-2011-1886 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 does not properly validate the arguments to functions, which allows local users to read arbitrary data from kernel memory via a crafted application that triggers a NULL pointer dereference, aka "Win32k Incorrect Parameter Validation Allows Information Disclosure Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 does not properly validate the arguments to functions, which allows local users to read arbitrary data from kernel memory via a crafted application that triggers a NULL pointer dereference, aka "Win32k Incorrect Parameter Validation Allows Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions | Sp3 |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-193A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-193A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
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