Title: Sony CD First4Internet XCP DRM aries.sys Local File/Process Manipulation
Info
Disclosure
Oct 31, 2005
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Oct 31, 2005
Solution
Unknown
Description
The First4Internet XCP DRM software used to playback Sony copy-protected music CDs contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to arbitrary manipulate local files and processes. The problem is that the 'aries.sys' driver hides any files, registry keys and/or processes with a name that starts with '$sys$', which may allow a malicious user to hide certain activities on a system that uses XCP resulting in a loss of integrity.
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, First 4 Internet has released a patch to address this vulnerability. It is reported that this patch still does not allow a user to uninstall the First4Internet software though.