OSVDB ID: 27349 Title: Outpost Firewall Pro Open Folder Local Privilege Escalation |
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Outpost Firewall Pro contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is due to application windows running with SYSTEM privileges. This flaw can be exploited to launch explorer.exe with SYSTEM privileges by using the "open folder" option in the "Shared Components" windows. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Other Impact: Loss of Confidentiality Exploit: Exploit Rumored |
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Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue. |
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