Microsoft Windows XP Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Microsoft Windows XP. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in Local Privilege Escalation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2006-6579. The attack requires a local approach. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Microsoft Windows XP (Operating System). This affects an unknown functionality. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Microsoft Windows XP has weak permissions (FILE_WRITE_DATA and FILE_READ_DATA for Everyone) for %WINDIR%\pchealth\ERRORREP\QHEADLES, which allows local users to write and read files in this folder, as demonstrated by an ASP shell that has write access by IWAM_machine and read access by IUSR_Machine.

The weakness was disclosed 12/15/2006 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-6579 since 12/15/2006. Attacking locally is a requirement. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

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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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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/15/2006 🔍
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12/15/2006 +0 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +3009 days 🔍
04/07/2017 +757 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-6579 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-6579
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-33867
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/07/2017 16:03
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (40), 04/07/2017 16:03 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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