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MS09-006: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (958690)
high Nessus Plugin ID 35822
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Synopsis
It is possible to execute arbitrary code on the remote host.Description
The remote host contains a version of the Windows kernel that is affected by vulnerabilities :- A remote code execution vulnerability exists due to improper validation of input passed from user mode through the kernel component of GDI. Successful exploitation requires that a user on the affected host view a specially crafted EMF or WMF image file, perhaps by being tricked into visiting a malicious website, and could lead to a complete system compromise.
(CVE-2009-0081)
- A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists due to the way the kernel validates handles. (CVE-2009-0082)
- A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists due to improper handling of a specially crafted invalid pointer.
(CVE-2009-0083)
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista and 2008.See Also
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2009/ms09-006
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 35822
File Name: smb_nt_ms09-006.nasl
Version: 1.26
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 3/11/2009
Updated: 11/15/2018
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 7.4
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 7.7
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 3/10/2009
Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/10/2009
Exploitable With
Core Impact