Microsoft Windows LSASS gain privileges
| win-lsass-gain-privileges (18340) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Windows could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges, caused by improper validation of connection information by the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS). LSASS is a management interface for local security, domain authentication, and Active Directory processes. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to 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 06-0001: Microsoft Windows Improper Token Validation.
- BID-11914: Microsoft Windows LSASS Connection Validation Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2004-0894: LSASS (Local Security Authority Subsystem Service) of Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 does not properly validate connection information, which allows local users to gain privileges via a specially-designed program.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4
- Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server x64
- Microsoft Windows XP 2003 x64
- Microsoft Windows XP SP2
- Microsoft Windows XP SP1
- Microsoft Windows XP SP1 x64
Reported:
Dec 14, 2004
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