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Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Multiple Vulnerabilities

Last Update Date: 15 Feb 2012 12:05 Release Date: 15 Feb 2012 5166 Views

RISK: High Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS

TYPE: Windows OS
  1. GDI Access Violation Vulnerability

    A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows kernel due to improper validation of input passed from user mode through the kernel component of GDI. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to run code in kernel-mode and then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full administrative rights.

  2. Keyboard Layout Use After Free Vulnerability

    An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists due to the way that the Windows kernel-mode driver manages specific keyboard layouts. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full administrative rights.


Impact

  • Remote Code Execution

System / Technologies affected

  • Windows XP
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2008 R2

Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.


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