Description
Win32k.sys (aka Graphics Device Interface (GDI)) in Windows 2000 and XP allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by calling the ShowWindow function after receiving a WM_NCCREATE message.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 2.1/10
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/NT-Bugtraq/2001-10/0066.htmlExploit
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7409.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3481Exploit
- http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/NT-Bugtraq/2001-10/0066.htmlExploit
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7409.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3481Exploit
Timeline
- Published
- Dec 31, 2001
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified