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CVE-2001-1560: Win32k.sys (aka Graphics Device Interface (GDI)) in Windows 2000 and XP allows local users to cause a denia...

Win32k.sys (aka Graphics Device Interface (GDI)) in Windows 2000 and XP allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by calling the ShowWindow function after receiving a WM_NCCREATE message.

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CVE-2001-1560 is a local denial-of-service issue in Windows 2000 and Windows XP graphics handling. A local user could trigger a system crash through a windowing sequence involving ShowWindow after WM_NCCREATE. The source bundle does not show remote compromise, data theft, privilege escalation, active exploitation, or a named patch. Exposure appears limited to systems still running Windows 2000 or Windows XP where untrusted local users or locally executed code can interact with the affected windowing behavior. Treat this as a legacy-asset risk, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize discovery and containment if Windows 2000 or XP still supports business operations. Modern environments without those platforms are unlikely to be exposed based on the supplied evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining Windows 2000 or Windows XP systems.; Check original vendor guidance before assuming a specific patch or workaround.; Restrict local interactive access on affected legacy systems..

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