WM_TIMER Message Handler Privilege Elevation (Q328310)

Summary
A security issue has been identified in WM_TIMER that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Windows and gain complete control over it. Recommendation: Users using any of the affected products should install the patch immediately. Maximum Severity Rating: Critical Affected Software: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Terminal Server Edition Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP See http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms02-071.mspx