NtSetInformationObject() Does Not Check Object Handle in C2 Security Services (241414)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0

This article was previously published under Q241414

SYMPTOMS

When you are processing a program with Microsoft C2 Security Services (C2SS) on a computer running Windows NT 4.0, the NtSetInformationObject function does not check to verify that a caller remains with the original handle and does not change from a user-mode handle to a kernel-mode handle. Because of the upcoming access-mode changes to object handles, it is important that NtSetInformationObject perform this check for object handle protection.

RESOLUTION

Windows NT Server or Workstation 4.0

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or the individual software update. For information on obtaining the latest service pack, please go to:
For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft Product Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the following address on the World Wide Web:

Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition.

This problem was first corrected in Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 6 and Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition Service Pack 6.

MORE INFORMATION

After you install Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6 (SP6), the NtSetInformationObject function maintains this checking process by passing PreviousMode to the ObpSetHandleAttributes function and using a KERNEL OBJECT flag in the object.

For an executive overview of security services and more information on C2 evaluations, please visit the following Microsoft Web site:

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2002
Keywords:kbbug KB241414