OSVDB ID: 714

Title: Microsoft Windows NT LsaQueryInformationPolicy() Function SID User Account Disclosure

Info

Disclosure

Apr 28, 1998

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Apr 28, 1998

Solution

Unknown

Description

Windows contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when documented Windows API calls (such as the LsaQueryInformationPolicy() function) are used to query the system and disclose the SID. Used in conjunction with other function, a remote attacker can then enumerate account information, resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Public

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products

Microsoft Corporation

Windows

NT 4.0

References

Credit

  • Evgenii Rudnyi - rudnyimch1.chem.msu.su - Moscow State University


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