Microsoft Windows Vista kernel ALPC privilege escalation
| win-vista-alpc-privilege-escalation (38729) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Microsoft Windows Vista kernel could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by improper validation of legacy reply paths by the Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC). An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by executing a specially-crafted application to gain complete control over the vulnerable system.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, Windows Vista x64
- Microsoft, Windows Vista
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in the latest Microsoft Security Bulletin. See References.
— OR —
Use Microsoft Automatic Update if it is supported by your operating system. The original bulletin issued by Microsoft has been superseded.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-066, Vulnerability in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (943078) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms07-066.mspx.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-064, Vulnerability in Virtual Address Descriptor Manipulation Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (956841) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-064.mspx.
- ASA-2007-516: MS07-066 Vulnerability in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (943078)
- BID-26757: Microsoft Windows Vista Kernel ALPC Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-5350: Unspecified vulnerability in the Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC) in the kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors involving legacy reply paths.
- SA28015: Windows Vista Kernel Legacy Reply Path Validation Privilege Escalation
- SECTRACK ID: 1019075: Windows Vista Kernel ALPC Validation Flaw Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
- US-CERT VU#601073: Microsoft Windows Vista privilege escalation vulnerability
- VUPEN/ADV-2007-4182: Microsoft Windows Vista Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (MS07-066)
Reported:
Dec 11, 2007
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