[W02-1008] GearSoftware Powered Products Local Privilege Escalation (Microsoft Windows Kernel IopfCompleteRequest Integer Overflow)

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Microsoft Windows Kernel vulnerable to privilege escalation

Overview The Microsoft Windows Kernel contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that may allow a local attacker to take control of the system. Description The Microsoft Windows Kernel fails to properly set permissions when mapping to a memory segment. By running a specially crafted applicatio...

Microsoft Windows kernel vulnerable to denial-of-service condition via animated cursor (.ani) rate number

Overview A vulnerability exists in the way the Microsoft Windows kernel processes animated cursor .ani files with a rate number set to zero. Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition. Description A vulnerability exists in the way the...

Microsoft Windows Kernel ANI File Parsing Crash and DOS Vulnerability

Security Advisory Advisory: ADLAB-04005Microsoft Windows Kernel ANI File Parsing Crash and Dos Vulnerability Class: Design Error DATE:12/20/2004 Remote: Yes Vulnerable: Windows NT Windows 2000 SP0 Windows 2000 SP1 Windows 2000 SP2 Windows 2000 SP3 Windows 2000 SP4 Windows XP SP0 Windows XP SP1...

Microsoft Windows Kernel Virtual DOS Machine Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description Microsoft Windows Kernel Virtual DOS Machine is reported prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability. The Microsoft Virtual DOS Machine VDM is a protected environment that emulates MS-DOS on Windows NT-based operating systems. This issue is caused by an access-validation error...

Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB920958)

A security issue has been identified in the Windows Kernel that could allow an attacker to compromise your Windows-based system and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer...