CVE-2016-3943
Description
Panda Endpoint Administration Agent before 7.50.00, as used in Panda Security for Business products for Windows, uses a weak ACL for the Panda Security/WaAgent directory and sub-directories, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges by modifying an executable module.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
Panda Endpoint Administration Agent < 7.50.00 - Local Privilege Escalation
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| watchguard | panda_endpoint_administration_agent | {"endIncluding":"7.49"} | |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136606/Panda-Endpoint-Administration-Agent-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/24
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39671/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136606/Panda-Endpoint-Administration-Agent-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/24
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39671/
CWEs
CWE-276
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.