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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel (890859) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks the remote registry for 890859
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
A local user can elevate his rights on the remote host.
Description :
The remote host contains a version of the Windows kernel which is vulnerable
to a security flaw which may allow a local user to elevate his rights
or to crash the remote host (therefore causing a denial of service).
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000, XP and 2003:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-018.mspx
Threat Level:
High / CVSS Base Score : 7
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:NR/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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