CWE Code: 20
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Improper Input Validation
Summary: the windows kernel-mode drivers in win32k.sys in microsoft windows xp sp2 and sp3, windows server 2003 sp2, windows vista sp1 and sp2, windows server 2008 gold, sp2, and r2, and windows 7 do not properly validate pseudo-handle values in callback parameters during window creation, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "win32k window creation vulnerability."
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2010-08-11
Last Modified Date: 2019-02-26