Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Folder Permissions Weakness

BID:5894

Info

Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Folder Permissions Weakness

Bugtraq ID: 5894
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Oct 04 2002 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 04 2002 12:00AM
Credit: Discovery credited to Makoto Shiotsuki <[email protected]>.
Vulnerable: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Not Vulnerable: Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1

Discussion

Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Folder Permissions Weakness

Microsoft Windows XP stores system restore information in the 'System Volume Information' directory. While this directory has appropriate access controls set, its subfolders do not. This could allow a knowledgeable unprivileged user to browse the subdirectories.

Exploit / POC

Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Folder Permissions Weakness

There is no exploit necessary for this vulnerability.

Solution / Fix

Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Folder Permissions Weakness

Solution:
This vulnerability was reportedly fixed in Windows XP Service Pack 1.


Microsoft Windows XP Professional

References

Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Folder Permissions Weakness

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