PT-2011-2545 · Microsoft · Windows Vista+5
Published
2011-04-13
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Updated
2023-12-07
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CVE-2011-0670
CVSS v2.0
7.2
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows XP versions SP2 and SP3
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 version SP2
Microsoft Windows Vista versions SP1 and SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 versions Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1
Microsoft Windows 7 versions Gold and SP1
Description
The issue is related to incorrect driver object management in kernel-mode drivers, allowing local users to gain privileges via a crafted application. This could enable an attacker to run arbitrary code in kernel mode, potentially leading to the installation of programs, viewing, changing, or deleting data, or creating new accounts with full user rights.
Recommendations
For Microsoft Windows XP versions SP2 and SP3, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2003 version SP2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows Vista versions SP1 and SP2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows Server 2008 versions Gold, SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
For Microsoft Windows 7 versions Gold and SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.
Fix
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows
Windows 7
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2008
Windows Vista
Windows Xp