Microsoft Windows Local Procedure Call Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (2898715)

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Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS13-102.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and take complete control of an affected system. 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://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-102
Insight
The flaw is due to an unspecified error within the LRPC client and can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow by sending a specially crafted LPC (Local Procedure Call) port message via a customised LRPC server.
Affected
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior Microsoft Windows XP x64 Edition Service Pack 2 and prior Microsoft Windows 2003 x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior
Detection
Get the vulnerable file version and check appropriate patch is applied or not.
References
Updated on 2015-03-25
Severity
Medium Severity
Classification
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