CWE Code: 264
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 7.2
CWE Name:  Permissions Privileges and Access Controls
Summary: nos microsystems getplus download manager, as used in adobe reader 1.6.2.36 and possibly other versions, corel getplus download manager before 1.5.0.48, and possibly other products, installs nos\bin\getplus_helpersvc.exe with insecure permissions (everyone:full control), which allows local users to gain system privileges by replacing getplus_helpersvc.exe with a trojan horse program, as demonstrated by use of getplus download manager within adobe reader. note: within adobe reader, the scope of this issue is limited because the program is deleted and the associated service is not automatically launched after a successful installation and reboot.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2009-07-21
Last Modified Date: 2018-10-10