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Microsoft Windows Vista User Information Disclosure
Secunia Advisory:	SA25623	Advisory Toolbox: Issue ticket Save in to-do list Mark as handled Exploit information Download as PDF Review actions Add comment
Release Date:	2007-06-12
Popularity:	8,179 views

Critical:	Less critical
Impact:	Exposure of sensitive information
Where:	Local system
Solution Status:	Vendor Patch

OS:	Microsoft Windows Vista

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CVE reference:	CVE-2007-2229

Description: A security issue has been reported in Microsoft Windows Vista, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain knowledge of sensitive information. The security issue is caused due to certain user information data being stored in the registry and the local file system with insecure permissions. This can be exploited to disclose local user information (e.g. administrative passwords). Solution: Apply patches. Windows Vista: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/de...=cdf79d00-6f34-404b-8ad5-a2801ff35443 Windows Vista x64 Edition: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/de...=89dde3f4-4123-4c97-86d8-00a83462c34b Provided and/or discovered by: The vendor credits Robbie Sohlman. Original Advisory: MS07-032 (KB931213): http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms07-032.mspx

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