vendor:
Windows
by:
SecurityFocus
7.2
CVSS
HIGH
Privilege-Escalation
269
CWE
Product Name: Windows
Affected Version From: N/A
Affected Version To: N/A
Patch Exists: YES
Related CWE: N/A
CPE: N/A
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
2008
Microsoft Windows Privilege-Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows is prone to a privilege-escalation vulnerability. Successful exploits may allow authenticated users to elevate their privileges to NetworkService. This allows attackers to execute code with elevated privileges and aids in further exploits.
Mitigation:
Users should apply the appropriate updates to help mitigate the risk.
