CVE-2012-1890
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CVE-2012-1890 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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 keyboard-layout files, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Keyboard Layout Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 1.79% 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 keyboard-layout files, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Keyboard Layout Vulnerability."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions | Sp3 |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-192A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-192A.htmlUS Government Resource
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- Status
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