CVE-2011-1242

CVE-2011-1242 is a Win32k.sys use-after-free local privilege-escalation vulnerability. Affected: Windows XP SP2/SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1/SP2, Server 2008 Gold/SP2/R2/R2 SP1, and Windows 7 SP1. Cause: incorrect management of kernel-mode driver objects in win32k.sys leading to use-after-free...

Microsoft Windows Kernel 'Win32k.sys' (CVE-2011-1242) Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description Microsoft Windows is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability that occurs in the Windows kernel due to a use-after-free condition. 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 CsDdeInitialize Code Execution (MS11-034; CVE-2011-1242)

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...