AhnLab V3 Internet Security 'AhnRec2k.sys' IOCTL Handling Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

BID:45479

Info

AhnLab V3 Internet Security 'AhnRec2k.sys' IOCTL Handling Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 45479
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Dec 17 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 17 2010 12:00AM
Credit: MJ0011
Vulnerable: Ahnlab V3 Internet Security 2007 0
Ahnlab V3 Internet Security 8.0.3.28
Ahnlab V3 Internet Security 8.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

AhnLab V3 Internet Security 'AhnRec2k.sys' IOCTL Handling Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

AhnLab V3 Internet Security is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability.

Local attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges and completely compromise the affected computer. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

AhnLab V3 Internet Security 8.0.3.28 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

AhnLab V3 Internet Security 'AhnRec2k.sys' IOCTL Handling Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

The following exploit code is available:

Solution / Fix

AhnLab V3 Internet Security 'AhnRec2k.sys' IOCTL Handling Local Privilege Escalation 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].

References

AhnLab V3 Internet Security 'AhnRec2k.sys' IOCTL Handling Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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