MS.SMB.Server.Privilege.Elevation
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a weakness in the NTLM authentication used in Microsoft Windows SMB Server.
The vulnerability is caused by a cryptographic flaw. It may allow a remote attacker to gain privilege escalation.
Affected Products
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 3
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Vista, Windows Vista Service Pack 1, and Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition, Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1, and Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems and Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
Impact
Privilege Escalation: Remote attackers can leverage their privilege on vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the latest update from the vendor.
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
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