MS12-008: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2660465)

high Nessus Plugin ID 57942

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Synopsis

The remote Windows kernel is affected by multiple remote code execution vulnerabilities.

Description

The remote host is running a version of the Windows kernel that is affected by multiple remote code execution vulnerabilities :

- Due to improper validation in input passed from user mode through the kernel component of GDI, an attacker can cause a denial of service condition or may be able to execute arbitrary code in kernel mode.
(CVE-2011-5046)

- A flaw in the way the Windows kernel-mode drivers manages specific keyboard layouts could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code in kernel mode.
(CVE-2012-0154)

Solution

Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, 7, and 2008 R2.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 57942

File Name: smb_nt_ms12-008.nasl

Version: 1.18

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins

Published: 2/14/2012

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 8.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Temporal Score: 8.1

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 2/14/2012

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/18/2011

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2011-5046, CVE-2012-0154

BID: 51122, 51920

MSFT: MS12-008

MSKB: 2660465

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