Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Multiple Vulnerabilities
RISK: High Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS
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.
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.
- Download location for patches:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-008
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