CVE-2012-0157

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."

Score

CVSS 3.1 8.4 High

Status

Modified - secure@microsoft.com

Published

2012-03-13

Last modified

2024-10-17

Weaknesses

CWE-20

Affected products

• Windows 7 (Microsoft)
• Windows Server 2003 (Microsoft)
• Windows Server 2008 (Microsoft)
• Windows Vista (Microsoft)
• Windows Xp (Microsoft)

References

• http://osvdb.org/80002
• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-073A.html
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-018
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14217