Macromedia Dreamweaver eLicensing Function Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
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SecurityTracker Alert ID: 1014159 |
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SecurityTracker URL: http://securitytracker.com/id/1014159
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CVE Reference:
CVE-2005-4708
(Links to External Site)
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Updated: Nov 2 2008
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Original Entry Date: Jun 9 2005
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Impact:
Execution of arbitrary code via local system, Root access via local system
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Fix Available: Yes Vendor Confirmed: Yes
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Description:
A vulnerability was reported in the Macromedia eLicensing client activation code in Macromedia Dreamweaver. A local user can obtain elevated privileges.
A local user in the "Users" group can modify the 'path to executable' configuration setting in the 'Macromedia Licensing Service' settings to point to an alternate file containing arbitrary code. Then, when the service is activated, the arbitrary code will run with Local System privileges.
All versions of Macromedia MX 2004 products are affected, including Studio, Studio with Flash Professional, Flash Professional, Flash, FreeHand, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Director. Macromedia Captivate, Contribute 2, and Contribute 3 are also affected.
The vendor credits Macrovision, Adobe, and Autodesk with reporting this vulnerability.
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Impact:
A local user can execute arbitrary code with Local System privileges.
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Solution:
The vendor has issued a hotfix, available at:
http://download.macromedia.com/pub/security/licensing_installer_updater.exe
The vendor's advisory is available at:
http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/security/security_zone/mpsb05-04.html
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Vendor URL: www.macromedia.com/go/mpsb05-04 (Links to External Site)
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Cause:
Access control error
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Underlying OS:
Windows (Any)
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Message History:
None.
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Source Message Contents
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Date: Thu, 9 Jun 2005 18:13:45 -0400
Subject: http://www.macromedia.com/go/mpsb05-04
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> MPSB05-04 — Potential Security Risk with Macromedia eLicensing Client Activation Code
> Windows versions of the Macromedia installers and eLicensing client install a service
> with permissions that allow any member of the "Users" group to modify the service
> settings. This may allow local users to obtain the permissions of the "Local System"
> account.
Hotfix:
http://download.macromedia.com/pub/security/licensing_installer_updater.exe
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