CVE-2013-10046: Agnitum Outpost Internet Security Local Privilege Escalation
A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in Agnitum Outpost Internet Security 8.1 that allows an unprivileged user to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. The flaw resides in the acs.exe component, which exposes a named pipe that accepts unauthenticated commands. By exploiting a directory traversal weakness in the pipe protocol, an attacker can instruct the service to load a malicious DLL from a user-controlled location. The DLL is then executed in the context of the privileged service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-10046?
CVE-2013-10046 is classified as a high severity local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2013-10046?
To mitigate CVE-2013-10046, ensure that Agnitum Outpost Internet Security is updated to the latest version that resolves this issue.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-10046?
CVE-2013-10046 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows unprivileged users to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
Which software is affected by CVE-2013-10046?
CVE-2013-10046 specifically affects Agnitum Outpost Internet Security version 8.1.
What component is responsible for CVE-2013-10046?
The vulnerability in CVE-2013-10046 resides in the acs.exe component, which exposes a named pipe that accepts unauthenticated commands.