MS10-021 - Important: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (979683)

Bulletin Severity Rating:Important - This security update resolves several privately reported vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker logged on locally and ran a specially crafted application. An attacker must have valid logon credentials and be able to log on locally to exploit these vulnerabilities. The vulnerabilities could not be exploited remotely or by anonymous users.

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I truly thank you for all these security bulletins, Bob. I always have my computer set for auto updates from Microsoft but it's never worked. A huge duh to myself as I suspect that only works if one uses their IE Browser - and I never do. Yup, thank you!!