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Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft - Windows · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2022-03-03. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.

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CVE-2002-0367

HighCVSS 7.8KEV
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The smss.exe debugging subsystem in Windows NT and Windows 2000 does not properly authenticate programs that connect to other programs. This allows local users to gain administrator or SYSTEM privileges by duplicating a handle to a privileged process.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to the system and control over critical processes. This poses a serious threat to the integrity and security of data within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Windows NT and Windows 2000 systems to the latest versions and implement appropriate security measures to restrict local users' access to privileged processes.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

smss.exe debugging subsystem in Windows NT and Windows 2000 does not properly authenticate programs that connect to other programs, which allows local users to gain administrator or SYSTEM privileges by duplicating a handle to a privileged process, as demonstrated by DebPloit.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS