CVE-2012-2530: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-2530: 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 SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k Use After Free Vulnerability."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 19:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Windows kernel privilege-escalation issue. An attacker who can already run a program on an affected machine could potentially gain higher privileges. The main business risk is legacy Windows systems that remain in production or are poorly isolated. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows endpoints or servers: XP SP2/SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP2, Server 2008 SP2/R2/R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold/SP1. Modern supported Windows versions are not named in the source bundle. Treat as high priority if any affected legacy Windows systems remain. This is not a remote initial-access bug from the provided evidence, but it can turn a limited foothold into higher privileges on obsolete or weakly managed hosts. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance from MS12-075 for affected systems.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy Windows hosts where patching is unavailable.; Limit who can run local software on affected systems..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 14, 2012, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:15936CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
MS12-075CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS

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