Microsoft Windows Vista Shutdown Button Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
BID:30287
Info
Microsoft Windows Vista Shutdown Button Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 30287 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Jul 18 2008 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Jul 21 2008 08:28PM |
| Credit: | Abe Getchell |
| Vulnerable: |
Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Microsoft Windows Vista Shutdown Button Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Vista is prone to a local security-bypass vulnerability.
Successfully exploiting this issue allows an attacker with physical access to the computer to bypass the 'Shutdown' security setting and to turn off the affected computer.
This issue affects Windows Vista SP1; other versions may also be affected.
Microsoft Windows Vista is prone to a local security-bypass vulnerability.
Successfully exploiting this issue allows an attacker with physical access to the computer to bypass the 'Shutdown' security setting and to turn off the affected computer.
This issue affects Windows Vista SP1; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
Microsoft Windows Vista Shutdown Button Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
To exploit this issue, an attacker needs physical access to an affected computer.
To exploit this issue, an attacker needs physical access to an affected computer.
Solution / Fix
Microsoft Windows Vista Shutdown Button Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
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Microsoft Windows Vista Shutdown Button Local Security Bypass Vulnerability
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