Microsoft Windows Virtual DOS Machine allows elevated privileges
| win-vdm-gain-privileges (15714) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000 could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges, caused by a vulnerability in the Virtual DOS Machine subsystem component. The Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) subsystem imitates MS-DOS and DOS-based Windows on Windows NT platforms. A local attacker could create an application to access protected kernel memory and execute arbitrary code with elevated 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 [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-10117: Microsoft Virtual DOS Machine Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0118: The component for the Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) subsystem in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 does not properly validate system structures, which allows local users to access protected kernel memory and execute arbitrary code.
- US-CERT VU#783748: Microsoft Windows Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) contains null pointer dereference
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Windows 2000
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Reported:
Apr 13, 2004
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