Vulnerability Description
Double free vulnerability in tcpip.sys in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1 and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that binds an IPv6 address to a local interface, aka "TCP/IP Double Free Vulnerability."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/81729
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49114
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53349
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027044
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-03
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://osvdb.org/81729
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49114
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53349
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027044
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-129A.htmlUS Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-03
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0179?
CVE-2012-0179 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Double free vulnerability in tcpip.sys in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1 and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that binds an IPv6 addr...
How severe is CVE-2012-0179?
CVE-2012-0179 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-2012-0179?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2008.