31890 : Microsoft Windows Shell New Hardware Local Privilege Escalation
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Disclosure
Feb 13, 2007

Discovery
Unknown

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Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

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Description

 Windows contains an unspecified flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered by an unspecified flaw in the way Windows detects and installs new hardware. This flaw may lead to a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Unknown
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products
Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
Windows
Watch-list
 XP SP2
XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows Server
Watch-list
 2003
2003 SP1
2003 for Itanium
2003 SP1 for Itanium
2003 x64 Edition

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