Elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Client/Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 - MS11-010ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:1035 | Date: (C)2011-05-23 (M)2022-09-09 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing an Important security update according to Microsoft security bulletin, MS11-010. The update is required to fix elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Client/Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. A flaw is present in CSRSS, which fails to handle a specially crafted application that continues to run even after log off. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to obtain elevated privileges by starting the application and acquire the logon credentials of subsequent users. An attacker must have valid logon credentials and be able to log on locally to exploit this vulnerability.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows XP |
Product: |
Windows Client/Server Run-time Subsystem |