Vulnerability in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege - MS11-098ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:3428 | Date: (C)2011-12-14 (M)2021-09-11 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft security bulletin, MS11-098. The update is required to fix a privilege escalation vulnerability. A flaw is present in the applications, which fail to properly handle the way the kernel accesses an object that has not been correctly initialized. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to run arbitrary code in kernel mode.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 7 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Microsoft Windows XP |