SB2010121402 - Privilege escalation in Windows Task Scheduler

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SB2010121402 - Privilege escalation in Windows Task Scheduler

Published: December 14, 2010 Updated: January 2, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2010121402
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Privilege escalation (CVE-ID: CVE-2010-3338)

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a local user obtain elevated privileges on vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists in Windows Task Scheduler when running scheduled tasks within the intended security context. A local user can create a specially crafted task and execute arbitrary code on vulnerable system with privileges of the local system account.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a local user to obtain full access to vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References