ID

VAR-200802-0020

CVE

CVE-2008-0074

TITLE

Microsoft IIS Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in File Change Notification

DESCRIPTION

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 through 7.0 allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors related to file change notifications in the TPRoot, NNTPFile\Root, or WWWRoot folders. A local attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges. Successfully exploiting this issue will result in the complete compromise of affected computers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- A new version (0.9.0.0 - Release Candidate 1) of the free Secunia PSI has been released. The new version includes many new and advanced features, which makes it even easier to stay patched. SOLUTION: Apply patches. Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=b24f34fb-40b9-4aa5-b5ac-e3f0a6062753 Windows XP Professional SP2: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=73d24fcf-bea9-4b13-9f1c-4e068c53a4ae Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (optionally with SP2): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=103a6bc0-034a-443d-b1d4-81117820dcb2 Windows Server 2003 SP1 / SP2: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=516ef8e8-3cb6-4660-b771-3c7f66917a11 Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (optionally SP2): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=e24fb33c-67b9-4ed4-9317-b5fd535d005a Windows Server 2003 with SP1/SP2 for Itanium-based systems: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=5a4a6083-8c67-4403-8e20-7f2b82178124 Windows Vista: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=8c7018ec-ae80-4a30-93fc-0f7386732514 Windows Vista x64 Edition: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=4de2fffc-5793-4acf-98ee-1b801e59ae39 PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Reported by the vendor. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: MS08-005 (KB942831): http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-005.mspx ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- . -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 National Cyber Alert System Technical Cyber Security Alert TA08-043C Microsoft Updates for Multiple Vulnerabilities Original release date: February 12, 2008 Last revised: February 12, 2008 Source: US-CERT Systems Affected * Microsoft Windows * Microsoft Internet Explorer * Microsoft Office * Microsoft Visual Basic * Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) Overview Microsoft has released updates that address critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, Visual Basic and Internet Information Services (IIS). I. Description Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities that affect Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, Visual Basic and Internet Information Services (IIS) as part of the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2008. For more information, see the US-CERT Vulnerability Notes Database. II. III. Solution Apply updates from Microsoft Microsoft has provided updates for these vulnerabilities in the February 2008 security bulletins. The security bulletins describe any known issues related to the updates. Administrators are encouraged to note these issues and test for any potentially adverse effects. Administrators should consider using an automated update distribution system such as Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). IV. References * US-CERT Vulnerability Notes for Microsoft February 2008 updates - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/byid?searchview&query=ms08-feb> * Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2008 - <http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-feb.mspx> * Microsoft Update - <https://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/> * Windows Server Update Services - <http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/updateservices/default.mspx> _________________________________________________________________ The most recent version of this document can be found at: <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043C.html> _________________________________________________________________ Feedback can be directed to US-CERT Technical Staff. Please send email to <cert@cert.org> with "TA08-043C Feedback VU#104665" in the subject. _________________________________________________________________ For instructions on subscribing to or unsubscribing from this mailing list, visit <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/signup.html>. _________________________________________________________________ Produced 2008 by US-CERT, a government organization. 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AFFECTED PRODUCTS

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THREAT TYPE

local

TYPE

permissions and access control issues

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PATCH

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REFERENCES

CREDITS

Microsoft

SOURCES

LAST UPDATE DATE

2025-04-10T21:50:17.492000+00:00

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