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TITLE:
Microsoft Windows win32k.sys Driver Keyboard Layout Denial of Service

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA46919

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RELEASE DATE:
2011-11-22

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DESCRIPTION:
A vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft Windows, which can
be exploited by malicious, local users to cause a DoS (Denial of
Service).

The vulnerability is caused due to an indexing error in the
win32k.sys driver when loading a keyboard layout file. This can be
exploited to access an invalid memory location resulting in a system
crash.

The vulnerability is confirmed on a fully patched Windows XP SP3
(win32k.sys version 5.1.2600.6149). Other versions may also be
affected.

SOLUTION:
Restrict access to trusted users only.

PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
instruder

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18140

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