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ID:118 - Exploit for Privilege escalation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2014-1807
ID:118 - Exploit for Privilege escalation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2014-1807
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5139
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2014-1807
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain elevated privileges on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper use of the ShellExecute API function. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application within the context of the Local System account and gain elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in privilege escalation on the vulnerable system.
Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.
The weakness exists due to improper use of the ShellExecute API function. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application within the context of the Local System account and gain elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in privilege escalation on the vulnerable system.
Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.