Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS10-047.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attackers to run arbitrary code in kernel level 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/MS10-047.mspx
Insight
Multiple error exists due to,
- The way kernal deals with specific thread creation attempts.
- An error in initializing the objects while handling certain exceptions.
- An error in validating access control lists on kernel objects.
Affected
Micorsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior.
Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1/2 and prior.
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 1/2 and prior.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2010-1888, CVE-2010-1889, CVE-2010-1890 -
CVSS Base Score: 7.2
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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