MS12-018  MS12-018 - Important : Vulnerability in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2641653) - Version: 1.0

Version2012-03-13 Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (March 13, 2012): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to a system and runs a specially crafted application. An attacker must have valid logon credentials and be able to log on locally to exploit this vulnerability.
Bulletin details at Microsoft.com

Related CVE Entries

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."
Max CVSS
7.2
EPSS Score
0.06%
Published
2012-03-13
Updated
2023-12-07
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