Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nos Microsystems | Getplus Download Manager | 1.6.2.36 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | 9.0 |
| Corel | Getplus Download Manager | 1.5.0.48 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2009/07/local_privilege_escalation_in.html
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/9sg_adobe_local.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35930Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36331Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023007
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.html
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9199
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/505095/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35740Exploit
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-286B.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1969Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2898Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54383
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/2009/07/local_privilege_escalation_in.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2564?
CVE-2009-2564 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). 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\g...
How severe is CVE-2009-2564?
CVE-2009-2564 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2564?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nos Microsystems Getplus Download Manager, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Corel Getplus Download Manager.