CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0208

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) subsystem of Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows local users to access kernel memory and gain privileges via a malicious program that modified some system structures in a way that is not properly validated by privileged operating system functions.

Risk Assessment

The risk to the organization is the potential for local users to gain unauthorized access to kernel memory, which could lead to privilege escalation and possible system takeover.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest versions and implement appropriate security measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) subsystem of Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 allows local users to access kernel memory and gain privileges via a malicious program that modified some system structures in a way that is not properly validated by privileged operating system functions.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS