Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
21 Jul 2015
Release Date:
15 Jul 2015
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RISK: Medium Risk
TYPE: Security software and application - Security Software & Appliance
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) when it fails to properly handle a race condition involving a DLL-planting scenario. An authenticated attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could elevate privileges on a target system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full administrative rights.
Impact
- Elevation of Privilege
System / Technologies affected
- Versions prior to 5.26
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Upgrade to version 5.26
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