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CVE-2012-0157

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 1.44%

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CVE-2012-0157 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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 window messaging, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that calls the PostMessage function, aka "PostMessage Function Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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 window messaging, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that calls the PostMessage function, aka "PostMessage Function Vulnerability."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.44%

69.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 7All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008r2—
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsSp3

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0157?
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 window messaging, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that calls the PostMessage function, aka "PostMessage Function Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-0157?
CVE-2012-0157 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0157?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST