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CVE-2012-0005

Published Jan 10, 2012 microsoft CWE-264

Overview

CVE-2012-0005 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_server_2003. It was published on January 10, 2012.

Technical Description

The Client/Server Run-time Subsystem (aka CSRSS) in the Win32 subsystem in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP2, and Server 2008 SP2, when a Chinese, Japanese, or Korean system locale is used, can access uninitialized memory during the processing of Unicode characters, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "CSRSS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_server_2003 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 secunia.com/advisories/47479 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/51270 Ref www.securitytracker.com/id?1026495 Ref www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-010A.html Ref docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2012/ms12-003 Ref oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14879 Ref secunia.com/advisories/47479 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/51270 Ref www.securitytracker.com/id?1026495 Ref www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-010A.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0005?

CVE-2012-0005 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_server_2003. It was published on January 10, 2012.

How severe is CVE-2012-0005?

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-2012-0005?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_server_2003 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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