MS12-018: Vulnerability in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2641653)

medium Nessus Plugin ID 58330

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Synopsis

The remote Windows kernel is affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability.

Description

The remote Windows host contains a flaw in the way the kernel-mode driver manages the PostMessage function. This flaw could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code in kernel mode.

Solution

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

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 58330

File Name: smb_nt_ms12-018.nasl

Version: 1.11

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins

Published: 3/13/2012

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.6

Temporal Score: 4.9

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 3/13/2012

Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/13/2012

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2012-0157

BID: 52317

MSFT: MS12-018

MSKB: 2641653

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