CVE-2001-1560

Public Exploit

Description

Win32k.sys (aka Graphics Device Interface (GDI)) in Windows 2000 and XP allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by calling the ShowWindow function after receiving a WM_NCCREATE message.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.21%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7409.php	vdb entry
http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/NT-Bugtraq/2001-10/0066.html	mailing list exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3481	vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1560?: CVE-2001-1560 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-1560?: To fix CVE-2001-1560, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-1560 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-1560 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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