CVE-2009-2564

Public Exploit

Description

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.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9199 exploit
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286B.html third party advisory us government resource
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023007 vdb entry
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.html
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5719 signature vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35740 vdb entry exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1969 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_adobe_local.html exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54383 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/35930 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505095/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2898 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36331 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2009/07/local_privilege_escalation_in.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2564?
CVE-2009-2564 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-2564?
To fix CVE-2009-2564, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-2564 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-2564 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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