Vulnerability identifier: #VU10683

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 9.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists due to remote SvcMoveFileInheritSecurity procedure call. A remote attacker can use SvcMoveFileInheritSecurity to move a hardlinked file and gain system privileges.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any solutions addressing the vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows:

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External links
http://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1428&q

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.