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CVE-2012-0180

7.8 · HIGH

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, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows 8…

Published May 9, 2012microsoftCWE-20EPSS 1.26%

Overview

CVE-2012-0180 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on May 9, 2012 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows 8 Consumer Preview does not properly handle user-mode input passed to kernel mode for (1) windows and (2) messages, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Windows and Messages Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/53324Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027039Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-034Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15466Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/53324Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1027039Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.htmlRefdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-034Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15466

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0180?

CVE-2012-0180 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on May 9, 2012 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-0180?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-0180?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-0180?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-0180 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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