Overview
A vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows kernel could allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition.
Description
The Microsoft Windows kernel is responsible for handling processor resources and system services such as device and memory management. There is a vulnerability in the way the Windows kernel resets values in CPU data structures. Exploitation of this vulnerability could cause the system to stop responding. |
Impact
A local, authenticated attacker could cause a denial-of-service condition. |
Solution
Apply Patch Microsoft has provided a patch to address this vulnerability. For a list of affected versions and details on obtaining the patch, please refer to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-032. |
Vendor Information
CVSS Metrics
| Group | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|
| Base | ||
| Temporal | ||
| Environmental |
References
Acknowledgements
This vulnerability was reported by Microsoft. Microsoft credits hlt for discovering the vulnerability.
This document was written by Damon Morda and is based on information provided by Microsoft.
Other Information
| CVE IDs: | CVE-2004-0211 |
| Severity Metric: | 2.36 |
| Date Public: | 2004-10-12 |
| Date First Published: | 2004-10-13 |
| Date Last Updated: | 2004-10-15 17:49 UTC |
| Document Revision: | 12 |