CVE-2011-1234 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the win32k.sys kernel-mode driver affecting multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including XP, Vista, and Server 2003/2008/R2, and Windows 7. This flaw allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges by running a specially crafted application. With a CVSS score of 7.2, it presents a high severity risk due to its local attack vector and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While it has a low EPSS score and no known public exploits or active exploitation, its presence in a core system driver warrants attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:x64:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:-:sp1:x86:*:*:*:*:* | ||
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2003:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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