Microsoft Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability (2839229)

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Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS13-048.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow local attackers to disclose potentially sensitive information. Impact Level: System
Solution
Run Windows Update and update the listed hotfixes or download and update mentioned hotfixes in the advisory from the below link, https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-048
Insight
The weakness is due to an error when handling certain page fault system calls, which can be exploited to disclose information from kernel memory.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 7 x32 Edition Service Pack 1 and prior Microsoft Windows XP x32 Edition Service Pack 3 and prior Microsoft Windows 2003 x32 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Vista x32 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x32 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
Medium Severity
Classification
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