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Microsoft Windows 16-bit Application Execution Restriction Bypass

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SA7127

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Release Date:

2002-09-18

Last Update:

2006-05-15

Popularity:

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Critical:

Less critical

Impact:

Security Bypass

Where:

Local system

Solution Status:

Partial Fix

OS:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server, Terminal Server Edition
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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Solution:
The latest Service Pack for Windows XP fixes the vulnerability.

By disabling NTVDM.EXE you will render it impossible to run ANY 16-bit application. This, however, will rarely be a problem unless you run older applications.

Provided and/or discovered by:
Torbjörn Hovmark

Changelog:
2006-05-15: Updated "Description" and "Solution" sections.

Other References:
Software Restriction Policies Do Not Recognize 16-Bit Programs:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=319458

Change Page:
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