CVE-2012-2529 Integer overflow in n/a
Local attackers can escalate privileges via a crafted application exploiting an integer overflow in the Windows kernel.
- 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-2012-2529?
CVE-2012-2529 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 7, published on 9 Oct 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Integer overflow in the kernel in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages improper handling of objects in memory, aka "Windows Kernel Integer Overflow Vulnerability."
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2529?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2529?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-2529 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-2529 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-2529 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-ppxw-7w2c-9728.