CVE-2011-0045 Integer overflow in n/a
Local attackers can exploit an integer truncation in Windows Kernel Trace Events to trigger a buffer overflow and gain elevated privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-0045?
CVE-2011-0045 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp, published on 9 Feb 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Trace Events functionality in the kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 does not properly perform type conversion, which causes integer truncation and insufficient memory allocation and triggers a buffer overflow, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, related to WmiTraceMessageVa, aka "Windows Kernel Integer Truncation Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0045?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0045?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0045 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-0045 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-0045 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Xp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-286r-q2r9-3cc4.