MEDIUM · 6.9

CVE-2012-0005

The Client/Server Run-time Subsystem (aka CSRSS) in the Win32 subsystem in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP2, and Server 2008 SP2, when a Chinese, Japanese, or Korean system...

Vulnerability Description

The Client/Server Run-time Subsystem (aka CSRSS) in the Win32 subsystem in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP2, and Server 2008 SP2, when a Chinese, Japanese, or Korean system locale is used, can access uninitialized memory during the processing of Unicode characters, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "CSRSS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

6.9

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2003All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versions
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versions
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-0005?

CVE-2012-0005 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). The Client/Server Run-time Subsystem (aka CSRSS) in the Win32 subsystem in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP2, and Server 2008 SP2, when a Chinese, Japanese, or Korean system...

How severe is CVE-2012-0005?

CVE-2012-0005 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0005?

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