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CVE-2012-0157 Detail

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 window messaging, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that calls the PostMessage function, aka "PostMessage Function Vulnerability."


Metrics

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Hyperlink Resource
http://osvdb.org/80002
http://osvdb.org/80002
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-073A.html US Government Resource 
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-073A.html US Government Resource 
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-018
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-018
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14217
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14217

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-20 Improper Input Validation cwe source acceptance level NIST  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2012-0157
NVD Published Date:
03/13/2012
NVD Last Modified:
11/20/2024
Source:
Microsoft Corporation