Title: Microsoft Windows win32k.sys Driver User Mode Copy Memory Allocation Local Privilege Escalation
Info
Disclosure
Aug 10, 2010
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Aug 10, 2010
Description
Microsoft Windows contains a flaw that may allow an attacker to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when win32k.sys fails to properly allocate memory when copying data from user mode, allowing a local authenticated attacker to cause a pool overflow and gain full user privileges.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Private
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
OSVDB:
Authentication Required
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability. Check the vendor advisory or solution in the references section.