CVE-2011-0673 Null dereference in n/a
Local attackers can gain elevated privileges by exploiting a null pointer dereference in the Windows kernel driver via a crafted application.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-0673?
CVE-2011-0673 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp, published on 13 Apr 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that triggers a NULL pointer dereference, aka "Win32k Null Pointer De-reference Vulnerability."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0673?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0673?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0673 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-0673 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0673 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Xp
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9mmm-585q-x89j.