| CVE ID | |
| CVSS SCORE | 7.8, AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| AFFECTED VENDORS |
Microsoft |
| AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
PC Manager |
| VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Microsoft PC Manager. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the MSPCManagerService. By creating a symbolic link, an attacker can abuse the service to create arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/researcher-acknowledgments-online-services |
| DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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| CREDIT | Amol Dosanjh of Trend Micro |
