67986 : Microsoft Windows Client/Server Runtime Subsystem (CSRSS) Local Privilege Escalation
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2010-09-14

Description

Microsoft Windows contains a flaw that may allow an attacker to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is caused due to a memory allocation error in the Client/Server Runtime Subsystem (CSRSS) when handling certain user transactions. This can be exploited to corrupt memory and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Patch / RCS
Exploit: Exploit Private
Disclosure: Vendor Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability. Check the vendor advisory or solution in the references section.

Products

Microsoft Corporation
Windows Server
2003 SP2 for Itanium
2003 x64 Edition SP2
2003 SP2
Windows XP
SP3
Professional x64 Edition SP2

References

Tools & Filters

49227

Credit

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 6.9
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2010-09-16 | Disagree?

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