CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0894

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in the LSASS (Local Security Authority Subsystem Service) on Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 is due to improper validation of connection information. This allows a local user to elevate privileges by running a specially crafted program.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves the possibility of privilege escalation by a local user, which could lead to full system compromise and access to sensitive data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately apply the appropriate security patch from the vendor and restrict local system access to trusted users only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

LSASS (Local Security Authority Subsystem Service) of Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 does not properly validate connection information, which allows local users to gain privileges via a specially-designed program.

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