Microsoft Windows Denial of Service Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
5 Dec 2014 10:19
Release Date:
5 Dec 2014
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RISK: High Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS
A vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Windows, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).
The vulnerability is caused due to an error within the "xxxMenuWindowProc()" function (win32k.sys) and can be exploited to cause a kernel crash.
The vulnerability is confirmed on a fully patched Windows 8.1 (win32k.sys version 6.3.9600.17393). Other versions may also be affected.
Impact
- Denial of Service
System / Technologies affected
- Microsoft Windows 8.1
Solutions
- No official solution is currently available.
Vulnerability Identifier
- No CVE information is available
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