CWE Code: 20
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Input Validation
Summary: win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in microsoft windows xp sp2 and sp3, windows server 2003 sp2, windows vista sp2, windows server 2008 sp2, r2, and r2 sp1, windows 7 gold and sp1, and windows 8 consumer preview does not properly handle user-mode input passed to kernel mode for (1) windows and (2) messages, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "windows and messages vulnerability."
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2012-05-09
Last Modified Date: 2019-02-26