Oval Definition:oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1321
Revision Date:2008-03-24Version:45
Title:Windows Kernel LPC Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (NT 4.0)
Description:The Local Procedure Call (LPC) interface of the Windows Kernel for Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 does not properly validate the lengths of messages sent to the LPC port, which allows local users to gain privileges, aka "Windows Kernel Vulnerability."
Family:windowsClass:vulnerability
Status:ACCEPTEDReference(s):CVE-2004-0893
Platform(s):Microsoft Windows NT
Product(s):Windows kernel
Definition Synopsis
  • Windows NT Server 4.0 is installed
  • Microsoft Windows NT is installed
  • AND Windows NT server product option
  • this is an NT Server (stand-alone)
  • OR this is an NT Server (domain controller)
  • AND The version of Ntoskrnl.exe is less than 4.0.1381.7268
  • AND NOT the patch kb885835is installed (Hotfix key)
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