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Microsoft RPC Interface Buffer Overrun (823980)
Information
Severity
Severity
High
Family
Family
Gain a shell remotely
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
7.5
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Patch
Created
Created
18 years ago
Modified
Modified
5 years ago
Summary
The remote host is running a version of Windows which has a flaw in its RPC interface which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain SYSTEM privileges. There is at least one Worm which is currently exploiting this vulnerability. Namely, the MsBlaster worm.
Solution
Solution
The vendor has releases updates, please see the references for more information.
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
References
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-026.mspx
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS04-012.mspx
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS05-012.mspx
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS05-051.mspx
- http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS06-018.mspx