| CVE Number | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS10-073 | Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (981957) | Windows 7 | Critical | 13-10-2010 |
Technical Information
Brief overview of the risk:
This security update resolves several publicly disclosed vulnerabilities in the Windows kernel-mode drivers. The most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to an affected system and runs a specially crafted application.
Detailed Information on the risk:
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists due to the way that the Windows kernel-mode drivers maintain the reference count for an object. 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 user rights.
Further information on this exploit is available at : MS10-073
Affected Software
Windows 7 for 32-bit SystemsWindows 7 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems*
Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows XP Service Pack 3