Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel - MS10-021ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:1585 | Date: (C)2011-07-29 (M)2023-12-14 |
Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft security bulletin, MS10-021. The update is required to fix privilege escalation vulnerabilities. Flaws are present in the Windows Kernel, which fails to validate specially crafted applications like the creation of symbolic links or exceptions handling. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 2000 |
Microsoft Windows 7 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Microsoft Windows Vista |
Microsoft Windows XP |