| VID |
26633 |
| Severity |
40 |
| Port |
139,445 |
| Protocol |
TCP |
| Class |
SMB |
| Detailed Description |
The hotfix (MS13-005, 2778930) for 'Vulnerability in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privilege' has not been applied.
This security update resolves one privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows.
- Win32k Improper Message Handling Vulnerability (CVE-2013-0008)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows kernel improperly handles window broadcast messages. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system.
* Note: This check requires an account with administrative privileges which can log into the host to scan. Absence of this condition will result in the check not being performed and a False Negative for all vulnerable hosts.
* References:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/Bulletin/MS13-005
* Platforms Affected:
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Service Pack 1
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 8 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2012 |
| Recommendation |
Apply the appropriate patch (2778930) for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-005 at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-005
-- OR --
Patches for Windows platforms are also available from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site, http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com. Windows Update detects what version of Windows you are running and offers the appropriate patch. |
| Related URL |
CVE-2013-0008 (CVE) |
| Related URL |
57135 (SecurityFocus) |
| Related URL |
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