Windows Kernel an Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability - MS08-061ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:2633 | Date: (C)2011-10-31 (M)2023-12-14 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft bulletin, MS08-061. The update is required to fix a Windows kerne vulnerability. A flaw is present in Windows kernel, which improperly validating input passed from user mode to the kernel during the new window creation process. Successfully exploited could execute arbitrary code and take complete control of an affected system and then install programs, view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 2000 |
Microsoft Windows XP |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |