CVE-2012-0157 — Improper Input Validation in Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Severity
8.4HIGHNVD
EPSS
1.4%
top 19.18%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploit
No known exploits
Affected products
Timeline
PublishedMar 13
Latest updateMay 4
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."
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitability: 2.5 | Impact: 5.9