Microsoft Windows Kernel Exception Handler Vulnerability

The kernel in Microsoft Windows, when access to 16-bit applications is enabled on a 32-bit x86 platform, does not properly validate certain BIOS calls, which allows local users to gain privileges...

Execution Rights Not Checked Correctly For 16-bit Applications

A 16-bit executable file can be loaded for execution even though the file is flagged with execute permission denied. Platforms: Windows NT, 2000, XP Overview: Windows NT/2000/XP do not check execution rights correctly before allowing 16-bit executables to load. This makes it possible to load and...