Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.805065
Category:	Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Title:	Microsoft Windows Privilege Elevation Vulnerabilities (3049576)
Summary:	This host is missing an important security; update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS15-038.
Description:	Summary: This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Bulletin MS15-038. Vulnerability Insight: Flaws are due to: - A type confusion flaw related to NtCreateTransactionManager that may result in the operating system failing to properly validate and enforce impersonation levels. - The operating system failing to properly validate and enforce impersonation levels when handling an MS-DOS device name. This may allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges. Vulnerability Impact: Successful exploitation will allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted application. Affected Software/OS: - Microsoft Windows 8 x32/x64 - Microsoft Windows Server 2012/R2 - Microsoft Windows 8.1 x32/x64 - Microsoft Windows 2003 x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior - Microsoft Windows Vista x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x32/x64 Service Pack 2 and prior - Microsoft Windows 7 x32/x64 Service Pack 1 and prior - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Service Pack 1 and prior Solution: The vendor has released updates. Please see the references for more information. CVSS Score: 7.2 CVSS Vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2015-1643 Microsoft Security Bulletin: MS15-038 https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-038 http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032113 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2015-1644 BugTraq ID: 73998 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73998
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