(MS10-084) Vulnerability in Windows Local Procedure Call Could Cause Elevation of Privilege (2360937)
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2010-3222
Advisory Date: FEB 20, 2013
DESCRIPTION
This security update addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows that could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to an affected system and runs specially crafted code that sends an LPC message to the local LRPC Server. The message could then allow an authenticated user to access resources that are running in the context of the NetworkService account.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
For information on patches specific to the affected software, please refer to this Microsoft Web page.
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows XP Service Pack 3
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