Microsoft Windows Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (971486)

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Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS09-058.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges or system may stop responding. 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/ms09-058.mspx
Insight
Several flaws arise in the Windows kernel due to, - incorrect truncation of a 64-bit value to a 32-bit value. - insufficient validation of certain data/pointers passed from user mode. - improper handling of certain exceptions.
Affected
Microsoft Windows 2K Service Pack 4 and prior. 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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