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CVE-2011-5046

Published Dec 30, 2011 microsoft CWE-20

Overview

CVE-2011-5046 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on December 30, 2011.

Technical Description

The Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers 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 does not properly validate user-mode input, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted data, as demonstrated by a large height attribute of an IFRAME element rendered by Safari, aka "GDI Access Violation Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status

References

Ref osvdb.org/77908 Ref secunia.com/advisories/47237 Ref twitter.com/w3bd3vil/statuses/148454992989261824 Ref www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18275 Ref www.securitytracker.com/id?1026450 Ref www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-045A.html Ref docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-008 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71873 Ref oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14603 Ref osvdb.org/77908

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-5046?

CVE-2011-5046 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_7. It was published on December 30, 2011.

How severe is CVE-2011-5046?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-5046?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_7 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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