Microsoft Windows 'Windows Shell' Handler Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

BID:67276

Info

Microsoft Windows 'Windows Shell' Handler Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 67276
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2014-1807
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: May 13 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 15 2015 12:14AM
Credit: Microsoft
Vulnerable: Microsoft Windows Vista x64 Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows Vista SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems SP1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Itanium SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2
Microsoft Windows 7 for x64-based Systems SP1
Microsoft Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems SP1
Avaya Messaging Application Server 5.2
Avaya Messaging Application Server 5
Avaya Messaging Application Server 4
Avaya Meeting Exchange - Webportal 0
Avaya Communication Server 1000 Telephony Manager 4.0
Avaya Communication Server 1000 Telephony Manager 3.0
Avaya CallPilot 5.0
Avaya CallPilot 4.0
Avaya Aura Conferencing 6.0 Standard
Avaya Aura Conferencing 6.0 Standard
Avaya Aura Conferencing 6.0 SP1 Standard
Avaya Aura Conferencing 6.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Microsoft Windows 'Windows Shell' Handler Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows is prone to a local privilege-escalation vulnerability.

A local attacker may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with the Local system account. Successful exploits will result in the complete compromise of affected computers. Failed exploit attempts may cause a denial-of-service condition.

Exploit / POC

Microsoft Windows 'Windows Shell' Handler Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Core Security Technologies has developed a working commercial exploit for its CORE IMPACT product. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.

Core Security Technologies has developed a working commercial exploit for its CORE IMPACT product. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.

Solution / Fix

Microsoft Windows 'Windows Shell' Handler Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Microsoft Windows 'Windows Shell' Handler Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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