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CVE-2018-18435 Detail

Current Description

KioWare Server version 4.9.6 and older installs by default to "C:\kioware_com" with weak folder permissions granting any user full permission "Everyone: (F)" to the contents of the directory and it's sub-folders. In addition, the program installs a service called "KWSService" which runs as "Localsystem", this will allow any user to escalate privileges to "NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM" by substituting the service's binary with a malicious one.


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Hyperlink Resource
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151031/KioWare-Server-4.9.6-Privilege-Escalation.html Exploit  Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151031/KioWare-Server-4.9.6-Privilege-Escalation.html Exploit  Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
https://github.com/active-labs/Advisories/blob/master/2019/ACTIVE-2019-002.md
https://github.com/active-labs/Advisories/blob/master/2019/ACTIVE-2019-002.md
https://m.kioware.com/news/kioware-press-releases/kioware_server_security_patch_update Patch  Vendor Advisory 
https://m.kioware.com/news/kioware-press-releases/kioware_server_security_patch_update Patch  Vendor Advisory 
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46093/ Exploit  Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46093/ Exploit  Third Party Advisory  VDB Entry 
https://www.kioware.com/patch.aspx Patch  Vendor Advisory 
https://www.kioware.com/patch.aspx Patch  Vendor Advisory 

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-732 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource cwe source acceptance level NIST  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2018-18435
NVD Published Date:
03/21/2019
NVD Last Modified:
11/20/2024
Source:
MITRE