CVE-2007-1206: Race Condition
First published: Tue Apr 10 2007(Updated: )
The Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) in the Windows Kernel in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0; 2000 SP4; XP SP2; Server 2003, 2003 SP1, and 2003 SP2; and Windows Vista before June 2006; uses insecure permissions (PAGE_READWRITE) for a physical memory view, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the "zero page" during a race condition before the view is unmapped.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 | =sp4 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://research.eeye.com/html/advisories/published/AD20070410a.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/337953
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23367
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017898
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24834
- http://www.osvdb.org/34011
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-100A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1326
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1639
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-022
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466331/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/465232/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1206?
CVE-2007-1206 is rated as having high severity due to the potential for local users to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1206?
To fix CVE-2007-1206, you should apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2007-1206?
CVE-2007-1206 affects Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, and various versions of Windows Server 2003 including SP1 and SP2.
Can CVE-2007-1206 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2007-1206 requires local access to exploit, so it cannot be exploited remotely.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2007-1206?
Exploiting CVE-2007-1206 could allow an attacker to gain higher privileges on the system, leading to unauthorized access and potential system compromise.
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