Title: NT DCOM Server Vulnerability
Severity: MODERATE
Description:
It is possible for a local user to modify how DCOM servers are run, thereby escalating his/her privilege level. The Interactive User has write permissions to the DCOM registry entries. By editing the registry keys associated with DCOM server applications, they can change which services are started to handle specific events. They can then overwrite the services EXE file, trigger the event, and have their code run as SYSTEM.
Affected Products:
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Enterprise Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Terminal Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
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