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CVE-2011-1882: 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."

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CVE-2011-1882 is a Windows kernel flaw that could let someone who can already run code on an affected machine gain higher privileges. It is most relevant to legacy Windows estates, especially Windows XP, Server 2003, Vista, Server 2008, and early Windows 7 builds. Exposure is likely limited to older Windows systems listed by the CVE: XP SP2/SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1/SP2, Server 2008 variants, and Windows 7 Gold/SP1. Modern Windows versions are not listed in the provided sources. Treat as high priority for any remaining legacy Windows estate. This is not a perimeter remote-code issue, but it can turn a low-privilege foothold into full system control on affected hosts. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS11-054 updates where applicable.; Check Microsoft guidance for any remaining supported remediation path.; Retire or isolate unsupported affected Windows versions..

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