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CVE-2007-1206: The Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) in the Windows Kernel in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0; 2000 SP4; XP SP2; Server 2...

The Virtual DOS Machine (VDM) in the Windows Kernel in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0; 2000 SP4; XP SP2; Server 2003, 2003 SP1, and 2003 SP2; and Windows Vista before June 2006; uses insecure permissions (PAGE_READWRITE) for a physical memory view, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the "zero page" during a race condition before the view is unmapped.

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This is a Windows kernel privilege escalation flaw in the Virtual DOS Machine. A person who can already run code locally on an affected legacy Windows system may be able to gain higher privileges. It is not described as a remote, unauthenticated attack in the provided sources. Exposure is mainly legacy Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 SP4, Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003 variants, and early Windows Vista builds before June 2006. Modern supported Windows systems are not identified as affected in the bundle. Treat as high priority only if legacy affected Windows systems remain in production. The business risk is post-compromise privilege escalation, which can turn a limited account or foothold into broader system control. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft MS07-022 security updates where supported.; Upgrade or retire unsupported affected Windows systems.; Restrict local interactive access on legacy Windows hosts..

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