MS KB2506014: Update for the Windows Operating System Loader

high Nessus Plugin ID 56824

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Synopsis

The remote Windows host does not properly enforce driver signing.

Description

The remote Windows host contains a version of the Windows OS Loader (winload.exe) which does not properly enforce driver signing. This could result in unsigned drivers being loaded by winload.exe.

While this update does not address any specific vulnerabilities, it prevents winload.exe from loading unsigned binaries. This technique is commonly used by malware (e.g. rootkits) to stay resident on a system after the initial infection.

Solution

Microsoft has released a set of patches for the 64-bit editions of Windows Vista, 2008, 7, and 2008 R2.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 56824

File Name: smb_kb2506014.nasl

Version: 1.4

Type: local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 2/16/2012

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/Registry/Enumerated, SMB/WindowsVersion, SMB/ARCH

Patch Publication Date: 4/12/2011

Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/12/2011

Reference Information

MSKB: 2506014

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