Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler privilege escalation vulnerability - MS10-092ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:1352 | Date: (C)2011-06-27 (M)2023-12-14 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft security bulletin, MS10-092. The update is required to fix privilege escalation vulnerability. A flaw is present in the Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler, which fails to validate whether scheduled tasks run within the intended security context. Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Microsoft Windows 7 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 |