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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Vulnerability in Windows Kernel Could Result in Elevation of Privilege (920958) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Acertains if hotfix 920958 has been installed
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 it (therefore causing a denial of service).
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-049.mspx
Threat Level:
High / CVSS Base Score : 7.0
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/I:P/A:P/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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