Microsoft Windows Server 2003 NtUserConsoleControl access control ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Microsoft Windows Server 2003. This issue affects the function NtUserConsoleControl. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2009-2653. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. The existence of this vulnerability is still disputed at present. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function NtUserConsoleControl. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

** DISPUTED ** The NtUserConsoleControl function in win32k.sys in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, and Server 2003 before SP1, allows local administrators to bypass unspecified "security software" and gain privileges via a crafted call that triggers an overwrite of an arbitrary memory location. NOTE: the vendor disputes the significance of this report, stating that the Administrator to SYSTEM "escalation" is not a security boundary we defend.

The weakness was published 08/03/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ntinternals.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-2653. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. A single authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at OSVDB (56780†), SecurityTracker (ID 1022630†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23377†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 800862
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Windows Kernel win32k.sys Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: ntinternals.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-2653 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2653
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49240
OSVDB: 56780
SecurityTracker: 1022630
Vulnerability Center: 23377 - Microsoft Windows win32k.sys NtUserConsoleControl Function System Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 12/07/2024 21:07
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (39), 04/07/2017 16:04 (14), 08/13/2021 09:33 (2), 08/13/2021 09:35 (7), 08/07/2024 12:35 (18), 12/07/2024 20:51 (10), 12/07/2024 21:07 (1)
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