52524 : Microsoft Windows Invalid Pointer Local Privilege Escalation
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Timeline
Disclosure Date
2009-03-11

Description

Windows contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered by an unspecified flaw in the kernel related to invalid pointers. This flaw may lead to a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Other
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Patch / RCS
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
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.

Products
Microsoft Corporation
Windows XP
 SP2
SP3
Windows Vista
 SP1
SP0
Windows Server 2003
 SP2
SP0
SP1
Windows 2000
 SP4
Windows XP Professional 64-bit Edition
 SP0

References

Tools & Filters
35822

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CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 7.2
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2009-03-11 | Disagree?

Access_vector_0 Access_complexity_2 Authentication_2 Confidentiality_impact_2 Integrity_impact_2 Availability_impact_2

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