Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel could allow elevation of privilege - MS13-017ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:9239 | Date: (C)2013-02-14 (M)2023-12-14 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft bulletin, MS13-017. The update is required to fix multiple elevation of privilege vulnerabilities. The flaws are present in the application, which is caused when the Windows kernel improperly handles objects in memory. Successful exploitation allows attackers to run arbitrary code in kernel mode.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 7 |
Microsoft Windows 8 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Microsoft Windows XP |