CVE-2011-1878

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

Description The issue is related to incorrect driver object management in kernel-mode drivers, allowing local users to gain privileges via a crafted application. This could enable an attacker to run arbitrary code in kernel mode, potentially leading to the installation of programs, viewing, changing, or deleting data, or creating new accounts with full administrative rights.

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