CVE-2012-1527
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CVE-2012-1527 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer underflow in Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted briefcase, aka "Windows Briefcase Integer Underflow Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 18.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Integer underflow in Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2012 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted briefcase, aka "Windows Briefcase Integer Underflow Vulnerability."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 8 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | R2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions | Sp3 |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-318A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-318A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
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