Microsoft Windows CSRSS Reference Count Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
14 Feb 2013 17:40
Release Date:
14 Feb 2013
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RISK: High Risk
TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the Windows CSRSS improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the local system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.
Impact
- Elevation of Privilege
System / Technologies affected
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2008 R2
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Download location for patches:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms13-019
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