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CVE-2011-1985

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,…

Public exploit code

Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.

Impact

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 validate user-mode input, which allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Null Pointer De-reference Vulnerability."

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Server
All versions
MicrosoftWindows 7
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008
All versions
Version r2
MicrosoftWindows Vista
All versions
MicrosoftWindows Xp
All versions

Weakness classification

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