Vulnerability Details : CVE-2012-1868
Race condition in the thread-creation implementation in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k.sys Race Condition Vulnerability."
Products affected by CVE-2012-1868
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2012-1868
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2012-1868
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.4
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2012-1868
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The product contains a concurrent code sequence that requires temporary, exclusive access to a shared resource, but a timing window exists in which the shared resource can be modified by another code sequence operating concurrently.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2012-1868
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-041
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-041 - Important | Microsoft Docs
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-164A.html
Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities | CISAUS Government Resource
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15647
Repository / Oval Repository
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