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CVE-2012-0178

UnknownEPSS 1.59%

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CVE-2012-0178 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in partmgr.sys in Windows Partition Manager in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that makes multiple simultaneous Plug and Play (PnP) Configuration Manager function calls, aka "Plug and Play (PnP) Configuration Manager Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in partmgr.sys in Windows Partition Manager in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that makes multiple simultaneous Plug and Play (PnP) Configuration Manager function calls, aka "Plug and Play (PnP) Configuration Manager Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.59%

72.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 7All versions—
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008r2—
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Vistasp2—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0178?
Race condition in partmgr.sys in Windows Partition Manager in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that makes multiple simultaneous Plug and Play (PnP) Configuration Manager function calls, aka "Plug and Play (PnP) Configuration Manager Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2012-0178?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0178 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0178?
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