CVE-2011-1878: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-1878: Use-after-free vulnerability in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3,...

Use-after-free vulnerability in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP1 and SP2, Windows Server 2008 Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that leverages incorrect driver object management, a different vulnerability than other CVEs listed in MS11-054, aka "Win32k Use After Free Vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 22:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a Windows kernel privilege-escalation flaw. A person or process already able to run a specially crafted application on an affected legacy Windows system could gain higher privileges. The main business risk is compromise escalation on old, unpatched Windows endpoints or servers. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows systems matching the listed versions that missed MS11-054. Modern Windows versions are not named in the provided sources. Embedded or vendor-supported deployments should be checked against vendor advisories such as Avaya where relevant. Prioritize if any listed legacy Windows versions remain in production. This is not presented as remotely exploitable, but local privilege escalation can turn an initial foothold into full system compromise. Mitigation focus: Review and apply Microsoft MS11-054 guidance for affected Windows systems.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy Windows hosts where patching is unavailable.; Check relevant vendor advisories for bundled or appliance Windows dependencies..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 18:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 13, 2011, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS11-054CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:12647CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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