CVE-2011-0673
CVE-2011-0673 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Xp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Xp
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that triggers a NULL pointer dereference, aka "Win32k Null Pointer De-reference Vulnerability."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-0673?
- win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application that triggers a NULL pointer dereference, aka "Win32k Null Pointer De-reference Vulnerability."
- How severe is CVE-2011-0673?
- CVE-2011-0673 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2011-0673 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-0673?
- CVE-2011-0673 affects Microsoft Windows Xp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-0673?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2011-0673 published?
- CVE-2011-0673 was published on 2011-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2011/04/12/ms11-034-addressing-vulnerabilities-in-the-win32k-subsystem.aspx
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44156
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100133352
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47234
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025345
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-102A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0952
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2011/ms11-034
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66402
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12546
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
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