Summary
This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS11-054.
Impact
Successful exploitation could allow local attackers to gain elevated privileges.
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/ms11-054.mspx
Insight
The flaws are due to improper Kernel-mode driver object management and Null pointer de-reference due to the way kernel-mode drivers keep track of pointers to certain kernel-mode driver objects.
Affected
Micorsoft Windows 7 Service Pack 1 and prior
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior
Microsoft Windows 2003 Service Pack 2 and prior
Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and prior
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and prior
References
Severity
Classification
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CVSS Base Score: 7.2
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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