KioWare Server version 4.9.6 and older installs by default to...
Vulnerability Description
KioWare Server version 4.9.6 and older installs by default to "C:\kioware_com" with weak folder permissions granting any user full permission "Everyone: (F)" to the contents of the directory and it's sub-folders. In addition, the program installs a service called "KWSService" which runs as "Localsystem", this will allow any user to escalate privileges to "NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM" by substituting the service's binary with a malicious one.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
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References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151031/KioWare-Server-4.9.6-Privilege-Escalation.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46093/
- https://m.kioware.com/news/kioware-press-releases/kioware_server_security_patch_update
- https://www.kioware.com/patch.aspx
- https://github.com/active-labs/Advisories/blob/master/2019/ACTIVE-2019-002.md
Affected Vendor
kioware
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CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
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MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
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