Microsoft Windows CVE-2010-3944 'Win32k.sys' Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

BID:45298

Info

Microsoft Windows CVE-2010-3944 'Win32k.sys' Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 45298
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2010-3944
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Dec 14 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 17 2010 03:24PM
Credit: Stéfan Le Berre of Sysdream
Vulnerable: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 0
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Itanium 0
Microsoft Windows 7 XP Mode 0
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 0
Microsoft Windows 7 Starter 0
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 0
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 0
Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems 0
Microsoft Windows 7
Avaya Messaging Application Server 5.2
Avaya Messaging Application Server 4
Avaya Meeting Exchange - Webportal 0
Avaya Meeting Exchange - Web Conferencing Server 0
Avaya Meeting Exchange - Streaming Server 0
Avaya Meeting Exchange - Recording Server 0
Avaya Meeting Exchange - Client Registration Server 0
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.0 .0.52
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.2 SP2
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.2 SP1
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.2
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.1 SP1
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.1
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.0 SP1
Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.0
Avaya Communication Server 1000 Telephony Manager 4.0
Avaya Communication Server 1000 Telephony Manager 3.0
Avaya Communication Server 1000 Telephony Manager 0
Avaya CallPilot 5.0
Avaya CallPilot 4.0
Avaya CallPilot 0
Avaya Aura Conferencing 6.0 Standard
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Microsoft Windows CVE-2010-3944 'Win32k.sys' Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability that occurs in the 'Win32k.sys' Windows kernel-mode driver.

A local attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with kernel-level privileges. Successful exploits will result in the complete compromise of affected computers. Failed exploit attempts may cause a denial-of-service condition.

Exploit / POC

Microsoft Windows CVE-2010-3944 'Win32k.sys' Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

The following proof-of-concept code is available:

Solution / Fix

Microsoft Windows CVE-2010-3944 'Win32k.sys' Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released an advisory and updates. Please see the references for more information.


Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems 0

Microsoft Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems 0

References

Microsoft Windows CVE-2010-3944 'Win32k.sys' Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

References:

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