Vulnerability Description
The Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) in the Windows Kernel in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0; 2000 SP4; XP SP2; Server 2003, 2003 SP1, and 2003 SP2; and Windows Vista before June 2006; uses insecure permissions (PAGE_READWRITE) for a physical memory view, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the "zero page" during a race condition before the view is unmapped.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | gold |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://research.eeye.com/html/advisories/published/AD20070410a.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24834Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017898
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/337953US Government Resource
- http://www.osvdb.org/34011
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/465232/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466331/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23367
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-100A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1326Vendor Advisory
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-02
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://research.eeye.com/html/advisories/published/AD20070410a.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24834Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017898
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1206?
CVE-2007-1206 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). The Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) in the Windows Kernel in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0; 2000 SP4; XP SP2; Server 2003, 2003 SP1, and 2003 SP2; and Windows Vista before June 2006; uses insecure permissions (P...
How severe is CVE-2007-1206?
CVE-2007-1206 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1206?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Xp.