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Microsoft Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers PostMessage Function Vulnerability

Last Update Date: 14 Mar 2012 12:18 Release Date: 14 Mar 2012 4648 Views

RISK: Medium Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS

TYPE: Windows OS

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows kernel-mode driver manages the PostMessage function. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full administrative rights.


Impact

  • Elevation of Privilege

System / Technologies affected

  • Windows XP
  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows 7
  • Windows Server 2008 R2

Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.


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