Oval Definition:oval:org.mitre.oval:def:4316
Revision Date:2004-11-17Version:41
Title:Windows 2000 VDM Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description:The Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) subsystem of Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows local users to access kernel memory and gain privileges via a malicious program that modified some system structures in a way that is not properly validated by privileged operating system functions.
Family:windowsClass:vulnerability
Status:ACCEPTEDReference(s):CVE-2004-0208
Platform(s):Microsoft Windows 2000
Product(s):VDM
Definition Synopsis
  • Windows 2000 is installed
  • AND the version of vdmdbg.dll is less than 5.0.2195.6946
  • AND NOT the patch KB840987 is installed (Hotfix key)
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