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CVE-2012-1893

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 1.79%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2012-07-10 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2. It affects Microsoft, Windows.

CVE
CVE-2012-1893
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.2
EPSS
1.79%
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 callback parameters during creation of a hook procedure, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Incorrect Type Handling Vulnerability."