| CVE Number | Vulnerability | Product | Severity | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS08-064 | Vulnerability in Virtual Address Descriptor Manipulation Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (956841) | Microsoft Windows | Critical | 15-10-2008 |
Technical Information
Brief overview of the risk:
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that Memory Manager handles memory allocation and Virtual Address Descriptors (VADs). The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an authenticated attacker runs a specially crafted program on an affected system.
Detailed Information on the risk:
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain elevation of privilege on an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full administrative rights. Further information on this exploit is available at : MS08-064
Affected Software
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems
Windows Vista
Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Windows Vista x64 Edition
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1