(MS12-018) Vulnerability in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2641653)

  Severity: HIGH
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2012-0157
  Advisory Date: MAR 14, 2012

  DESCRIPTION

This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to a system and runs a specially crafted application. An attacker must have valid logon credentials and be able to log on locally to exploit this vulnerability.

  SOLUTION

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Windows Vista Service Pack 2
  • Windows XP Service Pack 3
  • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
  • Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
  • Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
  • Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1