Microsoft Windows Local Descriptor Table allows privilege escalation
| win-ldt-gain-privileges (15707) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and 2000 could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a vulnerability in the Local Descriptor Table (LDT) programming interface. A local attacker could create a malicious entry in the LDT to gain elevated privileges on the system, including administrator privileges.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011. See References.
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin O-114: Microsoft Security Update for Microsoft Windows.
- CIAC Information Bulletin O-114: Microsoft Security Update for Microsoft Windows [REVISED 25 Jun 2004].
- Internet Security Systems Security Alert, April 13, 2004: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Products.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011: Security Update for Microsoft Windows (835732).
- BID-10122: Microsoft Windows Local Descriptor Table Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2003-0910: The NtSetLdtEntries function in the programming interface for the Local Descriptor Table (LDT) in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 allows local attackers to gain access to kernel memory and execute arbitrary code via an expand-down data segment descriptor descriptor that points to protected memory.
- US-CERT VU#122076: Microsoft Windows fails to properly create entries in the Local Descriptor Table (LDT)
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Windows 2000
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Reported:
Apr 13, 2004
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