Description
nvstatsmngr.exe process in BakBone NetVault 7.1 does not properly drop privileges before opening files, which allows local users to gain privileges via the Help menu.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- BakBone NetVault 7.1 - Local Privilege Escalation EDB-1161 · local · Apr 27, 2005 · verified
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References
- bakbone-netvault-gain-privileges(20302) vdb-entry
- 20050427 Privilege escalation in BakBone NetVault 7.1 mailing-list
- 15900 vdb-entry
- 15158 third-party-advisory
- ADV-2005-0420 vdb-entry
- 13408 vdb-entry