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MS08-034 – Important: Vulnerability in WINS Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (948745) - Version:1.1

Posted on 19 June 2008

There is an newer version: MS08-034 - Version: 1.1

Severity Rating: Important - Revision Note: V1.1 (June 11, 2008): Added entry to Update FAQ to explain why the vulnerability is not a remote code execution vulnerability. Also added entry to Update FAQ to explain why the update will not be offered unless WINS has been enabled on the system.Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) that could allow elevation of privilege. A local attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts.

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• MS08-034 - Version: 1.0
• MS08-034 - Version: 1.0
• MS08-034 - Version: 1.1
• MS08-034 - Version: 1.1

 

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