About this tag
The tag 'crafted application' refers to a specially designed program used in security vulnerabilities that affect Microsoft Windows and Silverlight. Discussions on WindowsForum.com focus on security updates such as MS16-098, MS15-090, MS15-049, and MS12-042, which address elevation of privilege vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities require an attacker to log on to an affected system and run a crafted application, or convince a user to open a crafted file, to gain elevated access. The tag covers security bulletins from 2012 to 2016, highlighting the importance of applying updates to protect against local privilege escalation attacks.
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    MS16-098 - Important: Security Update for Windows Kernel-Mode Drivers (3178466) - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (August 9, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logs on to an affected system and runs a specially crafted...
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    MS12-042 - Important : Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2711167

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (June 12, 2012): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves one privately reported vulnerability and one publicly disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerabilities could allow elevation of...