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CVE-2007-1206

UnknownEPSS 2.69%

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CVE-2007-1206 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) in the Windows Kernel in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0; 2000 SP4; XP SP2; Server 2003, 2003 SP1, and 2003 SP2; and Windows Vista before June 2006; uses insecure permissions (PAGE_READWRITE) for a physical memory view, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the "zero page" during a race condition before the view is unmapped.. EPSS estimates a 2.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) in the Windows Kernel in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0; 2000 SP4; XP SP2; Server 2003, 2003 SP1, and 2003 SP2; and Windows Vista before June 2006; uses insecure permissions (PAGE_READWRITE) for a physical memory view, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the "zero page" during a race condition before the view is unmapped.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.69%

84.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 2000All versionsSp4
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Servergold—
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serversp1—
MicrosoftWindows 2003 Serversp2—
MicrosoftWindows XpAll versionsSp2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-1206?
The Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) in the Windows Kernel in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0; 2000 SP4; XP SP2; Server 2003, 2003 SP1, and 2003 SP2; and Windows Vista before June 2006; uses insecure permissions (PAGE_READWRITE) for a physical memory view, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the "zero page" during a race condition before the view is unmapped.
How severe is CVE-2007-1206?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-1206 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1206?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST