Microsoft Windows Kernel CVE-2013-1284 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability. A local attacker can exploit this issue to gain elevated privileges and read arbitrary amounts of kernel memory.

Technologies Affected

• Avaya CallPilot
• Avaya Communication Server 1000 Telephony Manager
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Client Registration Server
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Recording Server
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Streaming Server
• Avaya Meeting Exchange - Web Conferencing Server
• Avaya Messaging Application Server
• Microsoft Windows 8 for 32-bit Systems
• Microsoft Windows 8 for 64-bit Systems
• Microsoft Windows RT
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Recommendations

Permit local access for trusted individuals only. Where possible, use restricted environments and restricted shells.
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker requires local access to an affected computer. Grant local access for trusted and accountable users only.

Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.