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CVE-2012-0181

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, Windows 7 Gold and SP1, and Windows 8 Consumer Preview does not properly manage Keyboard Layout files, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Keyboard Layout File Vulnerability."

Affected products

VendorProductAffected 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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