OSVDB ID: 5255

Title: Microsoft Windows Management Privilege Escalation

Info

Disclosure

Apr 13, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

Windows contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when an attacker is able to create a task which will execute with System privileges. This flaw may lead to a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Authentication Management
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products

Microsoft Corporation

Windows

XP
XP SP1
XP 64-Bit SP1

References

Credit

  • Erik Kamphuis - logicacmg


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/5255