vendor:
Windows
by:
SecurityFocus
7.2
CVSS
HIGH
Privilege Escalation
264
CWE
Product Name: Windows
Affected Version From: Windows XP SP2
Affected Version To: Windows Server 2008
Patch Exists: YES
Related CWE: N/A
CPE: o:microsoft:windows
Metasploit:
N/A
Other Scripts:
N/A
Tags: N/A
CVSS Metrics: N/A
Nuclei References:
N/A
Nuclei Metadata: N/A
Platforms Tested: Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008
2008
Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows is prone to a privilege-escalation vulnerability. Successful exploits may allow attackers to elevate their privileges to LocalSystem, which would facilitate the complete compromise of affected computers.
Mitigation:
Apply the latest security patches from Microsoft to mitigate this vulnerability.