Spb Kiosk Engine application security bypass
| spdkioskengine-app-security-bypass (23905) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Spb Kiosk Engine could allow a local attacker to bypass security restrictions. Certain applications could be used to execute applications bypassing the security restriction. A local attacker could use features of a running application such as using the file:// hyperlink in Pocket Word to launch other applications.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
Remedy:
No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Wed Dec 28 2005 - 14:03:59 CST: Airscanner Mobile Security Advisory #05083102 Spb Kiosk Engine Program Bypass.
- Spb Kiosk Engine Web site: Spb Kiosk - Products - Spb Software House.
- CVE-2005-4590: Spb Kiosk Engine 1.0.0.1 allows local users to bypass restrictions on allowed applications via (1) removable media containing a program that will execute because of the autorun setting and (2) applications that are able to invoke other applications, as demonstrated by a file: URL specifying a .exe file.
- SA18243: Spb Kiosk Engine Program Execution Control Bypass Weakness
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Pocket PC
- Spb Software House Spd Kiosk Engine 1.0.0.1
Reported:
Dec 28, 2005
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