CVE-2011-1886

Description

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 does not properly validate the arguments to functions, which allows local users to read arbitrary data from kernel memory via a crafted application that triggers a NULL pointer dereference, aka "Win32k Incorrect Parameter Validation Allows Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.38%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-054	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48607	vdb entry
http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100144947
http://osvdb.org/73791	vdb entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-193A.html	third party advisory us government resource
http://secunia.com/advisories/45186	third party advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12778	vdb entry signature
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025761	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1886?: CVE-2011-1886 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-1886?: To fix CVE-2011-1886, 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-2011-1886 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-1886 is being actively exploited. 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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