CVE-2007-1973: Race Condition
Published Apr 11, 2007
·Updated
Race condition in the Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) in the Windows Kernel in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 allows local users to modify memory and gain privileges via the temporary \Device\PhysicalMemory section handle, a related issue to CVE-2007-1206.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Event History
Apr 11, 2007
CVE Published
11:19 PM
Apr 12, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1973?
CVE-2007-1973 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-1973?
To mitigate CVE-2007-1973, upgrade to a supported version of Microsoft Windows, as Windows NT 4.0 is no longer supported.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2007-1973?
Local users of Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 are primarily affected by CVE-2007-1973.
4
What is the cause of CVE-2007-1973?
CVE-2007-1973 is caused by a race condition in the Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) of the Windows Kernel.
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What are the potential impacts of CVE-2007-1973?
Exploitation of CVE-2007-1973 can allow a local user to modify memory and gain elevated privileges.