Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-2553
Use-after-free vulnerability in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Use After Free Vulnerability."
Vulnerability category: Memory Corruption
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-2553
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.08%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 32 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-2553
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-2553
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-2553
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-318A.html
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities | CISAUS Government Resource
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-075
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-075 - Critical | Microsoft Docs
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15817
Repository / Oval Repository
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56448
Microsoft Windows Kernel 'Win32k.sys' CVE-2012-2553 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027750
Windows Kernel Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Local Users Obtain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
Products affected by CVE-2012-2553
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:x86:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:x86:*:*:*:*:*