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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.812848
Category:Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Title:Microsoft Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (KB4100480)
Summary:This host is missing a critical security; update according to Microsoft KB4100480
Description:Summary:
This host is missing a critical security
update according to Microsoft KB4100480

Vulnerability Insight:
The flaw exists due to Windows kernel failing
to properly handle objects in memory.

Vulnerability Impact:
Successful exploitation will allow an attacker
to run arbitrary code in kernel mode which will empower them to install
programs, view, change, delete data or create new accounts with full user
rights.

Affected Software/OS:
- Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1

- Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1

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-2018-1038
BugTraq ID: 103549
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103549
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44581/
https://blog.xpnsec.com/total-meltdown-cve-2018-1038/
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040632
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