First published: Wed Feb 09 2011(Updated: )
The Client/Server Run-time Subsystem (CSRSS) in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Server 2003 SP2 does not properly kill processes after a logout, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information or gain privileges via a crafted application that continues to execute throughout the logout of one user and the login session of the next user, aka "CSRSS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability," a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0023.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 |
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CVE-2011-0030 is classified as having a critical severity due to the potential for privilege escalation.
To fix CVE-2011-0030, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions.
CVE-2011-0030 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and Windows Server 2003 SP2.
The risks of CVE-2011-0030 include unauthorized access to sensitive information and the ability for attackers to execute arbitrary code.
CVE-2011-0030 requires local access to the affected system for exploitation.