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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Windows : Microsoft Bulletins >> Flaw in message handling through utility mgr Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Flaw in message handling through utility mgr |
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Checks for hotfix Q822679 Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : A local user can elevate his rights. Description : The remote host runs a version of windows which has a flaw in the way the utility manager handles Windows messages. As a result, it is possible for a local user to gain additional rights on this host. Solution : Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000 : http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms03-025.mspx Network Security Threat Level: High / CVSS Base Score : 7 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:NR/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N) Networks Security ID: 8154, 8205 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003-2006 Tenable Network Security |
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Network Interface Cards, NICs |
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