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MS09-064

 
Threat LevelLow threatDamageHighDistributionNot widespread
Common name:MS09-064
Technical name:MS09-064
Threat level:Medium
Alias:Vulnerability in License Logging Server Could Allow Remote Code Execution
Type:Vulnerability
Effects:  

It is a critical vulnerability in the License Logging Server on Windows 2000 Server SP4 computers, which allows hackers to gain remote control of the affected computer with the same privileges as the logged on user.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2000

First detected on:Nov. 11, 2009
Detection updated on:Nov. 11, 2009
StatisticsNo

Brief Description 

    

MS09-064 is not categorized as virus, worm, Trojan or backdoor. It is a critical vulnerability in the License Logging Server on Windows 2000 Server SP4 computers, which allows arbitrary code to be remotely executed in the vulnerable computer.

If exploited successfully, MS09-064 allows hackers to gain remote control of the affected computer with the same privileges as the logged on user. If this user had administrator rights, the hacker could take complete control of the system: create, modify or delete files, install programs, create new user accounts, etc.

This vulnerability is usually exploited by creating a specially crafted RPC message and sending it to a vulnerable system.

 

If you have a Windows 2000 Server SP4 computer, it is recommended to download and apply the security patch for this vulnerability. Click here to access the web page for downloading the patch.