Microsoft Windows kernel LPC interface gain privileges
| win-kernel-lpc-gain-privileges (18339) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Windows could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges, caused by a vulnerability when Windows Kernel launches applications. The LPC (Local Procedure Call) interface fails to properly handle data sent through an LPC Port. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code on the system.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-044. See References.
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin P-057: Microsoft Windows Kernel and LSASS Vulnerabilities.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-044: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel and LSASS Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (885835).
- SHATTER Team Security Alert 07-0001: Microsoft Windows LPC heap overflow.
- BID-11913: Microsoft Windows Kernel Unchecked LPC Buffer Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0893: The Local Procedure Call (LPC) interface of the Windows Kernel for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 does not properly validate the lengths of messages sent to the LPC port, which allows local users to gain privileges, aka Windows Kernel Vulnerability.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
- Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server x64
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6a Server
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6 Terminal Server
- Microsoft Windows XP 2003 x64
- Microsoft Windows XP SP1 x64
- Microsoft Windows XP SP1
- Microsoft Windows XP SP2
Reported:
Dec 14, 2004
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