Vulnerability Description
The Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in 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, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 does not properly validate user-mode input, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted data, as demonstrated by a large height attribute of an IFRAME element rendered by Safari, aka "GDI Access Violation Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/77908
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47237Vendor Advisory
- http://twitter.com/w3bd3vil/statuses/148454992989261824
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18275Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026450
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-045A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-00
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71873
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://osvdb.org/77908
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47237Vendor Advisory
- http://twitter.com/w3bd3vil/statuses/148454992989261824
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18275Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026450
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-045A.htmlUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-5046?
CVE-2011-5046 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in 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, a...
How severe is CVE-2011-5046?
CVE-2011-5046 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-5046?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.