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Flaw in Windows WM_TIMER Message Handling

Daniel Fleshbourne Administrator Neowin @dfleshbourne · Feb 7, 2003 05:57 EST

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File Name: Q328310i.EXE - Download Size: 2075 KB - Date Published: 2/6/2003 - Version: Q328310

Overview

A security vulnerability has been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a Windows-based computer and gain complete control over it. The attacker would need the ability to log onto the computer to carry out an attack. You can help protect your computer from this specific vulnerability by installing this update from Microsoft.

System Requirements

Windows NT4.0 Workstation

Windows NT4.0 Server

Windows NT4.0 Server Enterprise Edition

Download: Flaw in Windows WM_TIMER Message Handling Could Enable Privilege Elevation

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News source: In-House

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