Skip to main content

Microsoft Windows Kernel Multiple Vulnerabilities

Last Update Date: 28 Jan 2011 Release Date: 10 Feb 2010 4966 Views

RISK: Medium Risk

1. Windows Kernel Exception Handler Vulnerability

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Kernel due to the way the kernel handles certain exceptions. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.

2. Windows Kernel Double Free Vulnerability

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Kernel due to a double free condition. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could run arbitrary code in kernel mode. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.