Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

BID:46540

Info

Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 46540
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2011-0037
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Feb 23 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Feb 23 2011 12:00AM
Credit: Cesar Cerrudo
Vulnerable: Microsoft Windows Live OneCare 0
Microsoft Windows Defender 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1511 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1703 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1703 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1703 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1703 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1703 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1703 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1703 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1703 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1709 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1709 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1709 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1709 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1709 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 10 version 1709 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems SP1
+ Microsoft Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems SP1
+ Microsoft Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems SP1
+ Microsoft Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems SP1
+ Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems SP1
+ Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems SP1
+ Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems SP1
+ Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems SP1
+ Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems 0
+ Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
+ Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
+ Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
+ Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2016
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2016
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2016
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2016
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems SP1
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems SP1
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2012 0
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 0
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2016 0
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2016 0
+ Microsoft Windows Server 2016 0
Microsoft Security Essentials 0
Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool 0
Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010
Microsoft Forefront Client Security 0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft Malware Protection Engine is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with LocalSystem privileges. Successful exploits will result in the complete compromise of affected computers.

Microsoft Malware Protection Engine versions 1.1.6502.0 and prior are affected.

Exploit / POC

Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of any more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

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