Microsoft Windows XP task creation allows privilege escalation
| winxp-task-gain-privileges (15678) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Windows XP could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system. Under specific conditions, a local attacker could create a task that would execute with system privileges.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011. See References.
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin O-114: Microsoft Security Update for Microsoft Windows.
- CIAC Information Bulletin O-114: Microsoft Security Update for Microsoft Windows [REVISED 25 Jun 2004].
- Internet Security Systems Security Alert, April 13, 2004: Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Products.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011: Security Update for Microsoft Windows (835732).
- BID-10125: Microsoft Windows Management Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- CVE-2003-0909: Windows XP allows local users to execute arbitrary programs by creating a task at an elevated privilege level through the eventtriggers.exe command-line tool or the Task Scheduler service, aka Windows Management Vulnerability.
- US-CERT VU#206468: Microsoft Windows XP creates tasks with elevated privileges
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Windows XP
Reported:
Apr 13, 2004
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