5255 : Microsoft Windows Management Privilege Escalation
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Disclosure
Apr 13, 2004

Discovery
Unknown

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Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

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Description

 Windows contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when an attacker is able to create a task which will execute with System privileges. This flaw may lead to a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Authentication Management
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products
Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
Windows
Watch-list
 XP
XP SP1
XP 64-Bit SP1

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  • Erik Kamphuis - logicacmg

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