CVE-2012-1893

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft Windows XP versions SP2 and SP3 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 version SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista version SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 versions SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 Microsoft Windows 7 versions Gold and SP1

Description The issue arises from improper validation of callback parameters during the creation of a hook procedure in the Windows kernel-mode driver. This allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application. An attacker who successfully exploits this issue could run arbitrary code in kernel mode, enabling them to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.

Recommendations For Microsoft Windows XP versions SP2 and SP3, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue. For Microsoft Windows Server 2003 version SP2, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue. For Microsoft Windows Vista version SP2, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue. For Microsoft Windows Server 2008 versions SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue. For Microsoft Windows 7 versions Gold and SP1, update to a newer version that includes the fix for this issue.