MS04-020: Vulnerability in POSIX could allow code execution (841872)

high Nessus Plugin ID 13638

Synopsis

Local users can elevate their privileges.

Description

The remote host is running a version of the posix subsystem that contains a flaw that could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host, thus escalating his privileges and obtaining the full control of the remote system.

Solution

Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows NT and 2000.

See Also

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2004/ms04-020

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 13638

File Name: smb_nt_ms04-020.nasl

Version: 1.36

Type: local

Agent: windows

Published: 7/13/2004

Updated: 3/8/2022

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 8.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.2

Temporal Score: 6.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2004-0210

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows

Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 7/13/2004

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/13/2004

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Due Dates: 3/24/2022

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2004-0210

BID: 10710

MSFT: MS04-020

MSKB: 841872