Privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers - MS12-018ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:4732 | Date: (C)2012-03-14 (M)2023-12-14 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft security bulletin, MS12-018. The update is required to fix a privilege escalation vulnerability. A flaw is present in the microsoft windows kernel-mode drivers, which fails to handle a specially crafted application. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to log on to a system and run a specially crafted application.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 7 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Microsoft Windows XP |