VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2012-1868

CVSS score6.9 MEDIUM

EPSS probability1.22%

CISA KEVNot currently listed

Published2012-06-12

Last modified2026-06-16

Description

Race condition in the thread-creation implementation in win32k.sys in the kernel-mode drivers in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Win32k.sys Race Condition Vulnerability."