CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-0061

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The kernel of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003 contains a vulnerability that allows local users to elevate their privileges by sending specially crafted access requests.

Risk Assessment

An attacker with local access can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized administrative privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately apply the appropriate security patches provided by the vendor and restrict local system access to trusted users only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The kernel of Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP SP1 and SP2, and Windows Server 2003 allows local users to gain privileges via certain access requests.

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