Used Windows NT NTLMSSP Privilege Elevation Vulnerability Patch for Windows?


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This critical security patch addresses a severe vulnerability in Windows NT 4.0's NTLMSSP service. It prevents unprivileged processes from executing arbitrary code with Local System privileges, safeguarding at-risk workstations and terminal servers.

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  • Pros

    • Patches a critical flaw in Windows NT 4.0.
    • Prevents unprivileged processes from running code.
    • Secures NTLMSSP service execution context.
    • Mitigates remote code execution with System privileges.
    • Protects workstations and terminal servers.
  • Cons

    • Exclusively for Windows NT 4.0 operating system.
    • Addresses only the NTLMSSP authentication service flaw.
    • Does not resolve other Windows NT 4.0 vulnerabilities.
    • Scope limited to a single security support provider.

Used Windows NT NTLMSSP Privilege Elevation Vulnerability Patch for Windows?


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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
ms01-008-2-7-01
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows NT
Additional Requirements
Windows NT
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Patch a flaw in Windows NT 4.0 that could allow an unprivileged process to run code in the NTLMSSP service.

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