CVE-2012-1868

Description

Race condition in the thread-creation implementation in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k.sys Race Condition Vulnerability."

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.50%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-164A.html third party advisory us government resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-041 vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15647 vdb entry signature

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1868?
CVE-2012-1868 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-1868?
To fix CVE-2012-1868, 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-2012-1868 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-1868 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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