13416 : Microsoft Windows NetDDE Agent WM_COPYDATA Message Arbitrary Code Execution (shatter)
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10 months ago

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Disclosure

Oct 06, 2002

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

The Microsoft Windows NetDDE Agent in Windows 2000, NT, and XP contains a vulnerability that could allow a local attacker to elevate their privileges. An attacker could exploit this by sending specially crafted input to the NetDDE Agent via a WM_COPYDATA message, and then sending specially crafted input via WM_TIMER message, causing the request to be executed under higher privileges.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released patch MS02-071 to address this vulnerability.

Products

Microsoft Corporation	Windows	NT 4.0
		2000
		XP

References

ISS X-Force ID: 10343
CVE ID: 2002-1230 (see also: NVD)
Bugtraq ID: 5927
Keyword: aka "Flaw in Windows WM_TIMER Message Handling Could Enable Privilege Elevation"
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://www.dameware.com/support/security/bulletin.asp?ID=SB1
Microsoft Security Bulletin: MS02-071
CIAC Advisory: n-027

Tools & Filters

Nessus	11191

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ash - ashfelinemenace.org -

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