CVE-2012-2553

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

Description The issue is related to a use-after-free vulnerability in the win32k.sys kernel-mode driver, allowing local users to gain privileges via a crafted application. This vulnerability exists because the Windows kernel-mode driver improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode, enabling them to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full administrative rights.

Recommendations For Microsoft Windows XP SP3, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk. For Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk. For Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk. For Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk. For Microsoft Windows 7 Gold and SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.