Description
The "System Restore" directory and subdirectories, and possibly other subdirectories in the "System Volume Information" directory on Windows XP Professional, have insecure access control list (ACL) permissions, which allows local users to access restricted files and modify registry settings.
References
- 5894 vdb-entry
- 20021004 WinXP Pro(Gold) Insecure System Restore File Permissions mailing-list
- winxp-systemrestore-directory-access(10279) vdb-entry