First published: Wed Aug 10 2011(Updated: )
NDISTAPI.sys in the NDISTAPI driver in Remote Access Service (RAS) in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3 and Windows Server 2003 SP2 does not properly validate user-mode input, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "NDISTAPI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows XP | =sp3 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 | =sp2 |
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CVE-2011-1974 has a CVSS score that indicates it is a high-severity vulnerability allowing elevation of privileges.
To fix CVE-2011-1974, ensure that all relevant Microsoft security updates are applied to affected systems.
CVE-2011-1974 affects Microsoft Windows XP SP2, SP3, and Windows Server 2003 SP2.
CVE-2011-1974 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
Yes, CVE-2011-1974 can be exploited by local users through specially crafted applications.