CVE-2011-5046: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-5046: The Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 an...

The Graphics Device Interface (GDI) in 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 user-mode input, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted data, as demonstrated by a large height attribute of an IFRAME element rendered by Safari, aka "GDI Access Violation Vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 00:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a Windows graphics-kernel memory corruption flaw. A crafted webpage or document-like content could trigger code execution or a crash on affected Windows systems. Business concern is highest where legacy Windows endpoints or servers still browse or render untrusted content. Exposure appears limited to the listed Windows versions: XP SP2/SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP2, Server 2008 SP2/R2/R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold/SP1, especially systems missing MS12-008 and able to process untrusted web content. Prioritize remediation if any affected legacy Windows systems remain in production. The issue enables remote code execution or crash conditions, but the provided sources do not confirm active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS12-008 guidance to affected systems.; Inventory and retire or isolate listed legacy Windows systems.; Restrict untrusted web browsing on vulnerable hosts..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 17:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 30, 2011, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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MS12-008CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
ms-win32k-iframe-code-exec(71873)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14603CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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