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CVE-2011-1985

HIGH · CVSS 7.1 EPSS 2.39%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2011-10-12 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1. It affects Microsoft, Windows. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2011-1985
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.1
EPSS
2.39%
Microsoft Windows

Original NVD Description

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 local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Null Pointer De-reference Vulnerability."