Title: Microsoft Windows Local Descriptor Table Privilege Escalation
Info
Disclosure
Apr 13, 2004
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Apr 13, 2004
Description
Windows contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when the NtSetLdtEntries API function fails to validate user-supplied input, which can then be passed to kernel code which also fails to validate the input. This flaw may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in kernel space, and lead to a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
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.