HIGH · 7.2

CVE-2011-1229

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1...

Vulnerability Description

win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that triggers a NULL pointer dereference, a different vulnerability than other "Vulnerability Type 2" CVEs listed in MS11-034, aka "Win32k Null Pointer De-reference Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

7.2

HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Server-
MicrosoftWindows 7-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008-
MicrosoftWindows Vista-
MicrosoftWindows Xp-
AvayaAgent AccessAll versions
AvayaAura Conferencing Standard Edition6.0.0
AvayaBasic Call Management System Reporting DesktopAll versions
AvayaCall Management Server SupervisorAll versions
AvayaCallpilot>= 4.0.x, <= 5.0.x
AvayaCallvisor Asai LanAll versions
AvayaCommunication Server 1000 Telephony Manager>= 3.0.0, <= 4.0.0
AvayaComputer TelephonyAll versions
AvayaContact Center ExpressAll versions
AvayaCustomer Interaction ExpressAll versions
AvayaEnterprise ManagerAll versions
AvayaIntegrated ManagementAll versions
AvayaInteraction CenterAll versions
AvayaIp AgentAll versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-1229?

CVE-2011-1229 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1...

How severe is CVE-2011-1229?

CVE-2011-1229 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1229?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista.