Microsoft Security Essentials Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
BID:59645
Info
Microsoft Security Essentials Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 59645 |
| Class: | Unknown |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | May 04 2013 12:00AM |
| Updated: | May 04 2013 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Stefan Kanthak |
| Vulnerable: |
Microsoft Security Essentials 0 |
| Not Vulnerable: |
Microsoft Security Essentials 4.2 |
Discussion
Microsoft Security Essentials Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft Security Essentials is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability.
An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the LocalSystem account. Successfully exploiting this issue will result in the complete compromise of affected computers.
Microsoft Security Essentials is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability.
An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the LocalSystem account. Successfully exploiting this issue will result in the complete compromise of affected computers.
Exploit / POC
Microsoft Security Essentials Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Solution / Fix
Microsoft Security Essentials Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Solution:
Reportedly the issue is fixed, however Symantec has not confirmed this. Please contact the vendor for more information.
Solution:
Reportedly the issue is fixed, however Symantec has not confirmed this. Please contact the vendor for more information.
References
Microsoft Security Essentials Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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