11461 : Microsoft Windows Workstation Service WKSSVC.DLL Logging Function Remote Overflow
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2003-11-11
Time to Patch Time to Exploit
57 days 57 days

Description

A remote overflow exists in the Windows Workstation Service of Microsoft Windows. The 'WKSSVC.DLL' fails to perform proper bounds checking resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, a remote attacker can cause arbitrary code execution with SYSTEM privileges resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Public, Exploit Commercial
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
2000 SP3
XP SP1
2000 SP2
2000 SP4
XP SP1 64-Bit Edition

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CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 7.5
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2003-12-31 | Disagree?

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