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The shell handler tag covers discussions about a security vulnerability in the Windows Shell Handler that could allow elevation of privilege. The vulnerability, addressed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS14-027, involves a privately reported issue where an attacker with valid logon credentials could run a specially crafted application using ShellExecute to gain elevated privileges. The security update is rated Important and was published in May 2014. Topics include the nature of the vulnerability, the requirement for local access, and the importance of applying the update to mitigate the risk.
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Vulnerability in Windows Shell Handler Could Allow Elevation of Privilege - Version: 1.0
Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (May 13, 2014): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker runs a specially crafted application that uses...- News
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- exploit local access microsoft privilege security shell handler shellexecuteex update vulnerability windows
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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Vulnerability in Windows Shell Handler Could Allow Elevation of Privilege - Version: 1.0
Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (May 13, 2014): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker runs a specially crafted application that uses...- News
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- attacker credentials elevation microsoft privilege security shell handler update vulnerability windows
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Security Alerts