(MS13-102) Vulnerability in LRPC Client Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2898715)
Publish date: December 26, 2013
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2013-3878
Advisory Date: DEC 26, 2013
DESCRIPTION
This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker spoofs an LRPC server and sends a specially crafted LPC port message to any LRPC client. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full administrator rights. An attacker must have valid logon credentials and be able to log on locally to exploit this vulnerability.
SOLUTION
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows XP Service Pack 3
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
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