CVE-2011-1237

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages incorrect driver object management, a different vulnerability than other "Vulnerability Type 1" CVEs listed in MS11-034, aka "Win32k Use After Free Vulnerability."

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.62% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66419 vdb entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-102A.html third party advisory us government resource
http://osvdb.org/71752 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47214 vdb entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-034 vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0952 vdb entry
http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100133352
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12467 signature vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/44156 third party advisory
http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2011/04/12/ms11-034-addressing-vulnerabilities-in-the-win32k-subsystem.aspx
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025345 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1237?
CVE-2011-1237 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-1237?
To fix CVE-2011-1237, 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-2011-1237 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-1237 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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