Microsoft Windows XP sessmgr.exe Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Microsoft Windows XP. Affected is an unknown function of the file sessmgr.exe. The manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-2176. The attack needs to be approached locally. In addition, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Microsoft Windows XP (Operating System). Affected is some unknown functionality of the file sessmgr.exe. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

the internet connection firewall (icf) in microsoft windows xp sp2 is configured by default to trust sessmgr.exe which allows local users to use sessmgr.exe to create a local listening port that bypasses the icf access controls.

The weakness was presented 12/31/2004 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2004-2176 since 07/11/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. A authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (24682) and SecurityFocus (BID 11410†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/13/2004 🔍
12/31/2004 +79 days 🔍
12/31/2004 +0 days 🔍
07/11/2005 +192 days 🔍
03/09/2015 +3528 days 🔍
08/19/2025 +3816 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-2176 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2176
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-23088
SecurityFocus: 11410 - Microsoft Windows XP Weak Default Configuration Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/09/2015 15:52
Updated: 08/19/2025 21:15
Changes: 03/09/2015 15:52 (48), 04/07/2017 16:03 (6), 08/19/2025 21:15 (20)
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