Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Windows Kernel - MS08-025ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:2651 | Date: (C)2011-11-02 (M)2023-12-14 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft security bulletin, MS08-025. The update is required to fix privilege escalation vulnerability. A flaw is present in the Windows kernel, which fails to handle validation of inputs passed from user mode. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to install programs, view, change, or delete data or create new accounts with full user rights.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 2000 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Microsoft Windows XP |