Home / bulletins MS12-042 - Important : Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2711167) - Version: 1.0
Posted on 12 June 2012
ImportantSeverity Rating: Important
Revision Note: V1.0 (June 12, 2012): Bulletin published.
Summary: This security update resolves one privately reported vulnerability and one publicly disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to an affected system and runs a specially crafted application that exploits the vulnerability. An attacker must have valid logon credentials and be able to log on locally to exploit this vulnerability. The vulnerability could not be exploited remotely or by anonymous users.
