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

high Nessus Plugin ID 57942

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.

See Also

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18275

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2012/ms12-008

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 57942

File Name: smb_nt_ms12-008.nasl

Version: 1.18

Type: local

Agent: windows

Published: 2/14/2012

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: 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