CVE-2011-1231

The CVE-2011-1231 issue affects Microsoft Windows kernel-mode drivers, specifically the Win32k.sys component. The vulnerability is a NULL pointer de-reference in Win32k that allows a local attacker to gain privileges on affected systems (Windows XP SP2/SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1/SP2, Server ...

Microsoft Windows Kernel 'Win32k.sys' (CVE-2011-1231) Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description Microsoft Windows is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability that occurs in the Windows kernel due to a NULL-pointer dereference. A local attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with kernel-level privileges. Successful exploits will result in the complete...

Microsoft Windows Kernel win32k.sys Execute NULL Code Execution (MS11-034; CVE-2011-1231)

The Windows kernel is the core of the operating system. It provides system-level services such as device management and memory management, allocates processor time to processes, and manages error handling. An elevation of privilege vulnerability has been reported in the Windows kernel. The...