Microsoft Windows Kernel Mode Drivers Privilege Elevation Vulnerabilities (2160329)

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Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS10-048.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges. 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, http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS10-048.mspx
Insight
The flaws exists in the kernel-mode device driver due to: - Improper validation of an argument passed to a system call. - An error in handling certain exceptions. - Improper allocation of memory when making a copy from user mode. - Improper validation of input passed from user mode. - An error in validating all parameters when creating a new window.
Affected
Micorsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior. Microsoft Windows 2K3 Service Pack 2 and prior. Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1/2 and prior. Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 1/2 and prior.
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
High Severity
Classification
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