Microsoft Windows Kernel Usermode Callback Local Privilege Elevation Vulnerability (941693)

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Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS08-025.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges and take complete control of an affected system. Impact Level: System/Application
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/ms08-025.mspx
Insight
The flaw is due to input validation error in the Windows kernel when processing user-supplied data.
Affected
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior. Microsoft Windows 2K3 Service Pack 2 and prior. Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and prior. Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 1 and prior.
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
High Severity
Classification
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