OSVDB ID: 31890

Title: Microsoft Windows Shell New Hardware Local Privilege Escalation

Info

Disclosure

Feb 13, 2007

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Feb 13, 2007

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: Attack Type Unknown
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Solution Unknown
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified, 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
XP Professional x64 Edition

Windows Server

2003
2003 SP1
2003 for Itanium
2003 SP1 for Itanium
2003 x64 Edition

References

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete



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