Microsoft Windows 2000 Kernel APC Queue Bug Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1015347 |
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SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id/1015347
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CVE Reference:
CVE-2005-2827
(Links to External Site)
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Date: Dec 13 2005
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Impact:
Execution of arbitrary code via local system, Root access via local system
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Fix Available: Yes Vendor Confirmed: Yes
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Version(s): 2000 SP4
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Description:
A vulnerability was reported in the Microsoft Windows 2000 kernel. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The kernel does not properly process items in the Asynchronous Procedure Calls (APC) queue list. A local user can exploit this flaw to obtain full control over the target system.
Microsoft credits eEye Digital Security with reporting this vulnerability.
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Impact:
A local user can gain full control over the target system.
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Solution:
The vendor has issued the following fix:
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=3832FF23-6B04-4CA2-80B9-D344B4CC98EA
A restart is required.
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Vendor URL: www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS05-055.mspx (Links to External Site)
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Cause:
Access control error
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Underlying OS:
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Message History:
None.
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Source Message Contents
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Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2005 02:08:59 -0500
Subject: MS05-055
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http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS05-055.mspx
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