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Windows NT NTLMSSP Privilege Elevation Vulnerability Patch

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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.

  • 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.
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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.
The NTLM Security Support Provider (NTLMSSP) service in Windows NT 4.0 is responsible for handling NTLM authentication requests, and runs by default on all Windows NT 4.0 systems. A flaw in the service's implementation could allow a service request from an unprivileged process to cause code to run in the context of the NTLMSSP service, which runs with Local System privileges. This could enable attackers to programmatically levy requests that would have the effect of running the codes of their choice with System privileges. Workstations and terminal servers are the machines at greatest risk under most conditions.
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