October 2008

ID: 3696
Date: 10/10/2008

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Title: 3696 - Microsoft Security Advisory Notification - Vulnerability in Windows Could Allow Elevation of Privilege
Platform level affected:Operating System
Hardware components affected:Intel PC
Specific operating systems components affected: 32-bit Windows
Net-enabled software: Other
Security software:Other
Other software: Other
Remediation Summary:Special Event. Be on your guard at this time.
Vendors affected:Microsoft
Applications affected:Microsoft Windows
Adversity source: Unknown
Attack Vector: Vulnerability exploitation
Virulence: Unknown
Warning Status: Active
Potential Damage: Remote execution/modification
Possible Duration: Unknown
Availability of fix: Soon - Days
Type of fix: Workaround
Source: Microsoft
Reliability of source: Trusted
Source URL: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/951306.mspx
CVE: CVE-2008-1436
Abstract:

Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a vulnerability which could allow elevation of privilege from authenticated user to LocalSystem, affecting Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2, Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3, and all supported versions and editions of Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008

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Title: Microsoft Security Advisory Notification
Issued: October 9, 2008
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Security Advisories Updated or Released Today ==============================================

 * Microsoft Security Advisory (951306)
  - Title: Vulnerability in Windows Could Allow
    Elevation of Privilege
  - http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/951306.mspx
  - Revision Note: October 9, 2008: Added information regarding
    the public availability of exploit code.   

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