[NT] MDaemon Local Privileges Escalation

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  MDaemon Local Privileges Escalation
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SUMMARY

" <http://www.altn.com/Products/Default.asp?product_id=MDaemon> MDaemon , 
Windows-based email server software, contains full mail server 
functionality and control with a strong emphasis on security to protect 
your email communication needs." A vulnerability in MDaemon allows a local 
user to run arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

DETAILS

Vulnerable Systems:
 * MDaemon version 7.2

1. Double click on the mail icon in the Taskbar to open the Alt-N MDaemon 
Pro window.
2. Click File, click New
3. Notepad should open. In Notepad click File, click Open
4. In the Files of type: field choose All Files
5. Navigate to %WINDIR%\System32\
6. Right click cmd.exe and choose Open
7. A new command shell will open with SYSTEM privileges


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The information has been provided by  <mailto:reedarvin@xxxxxxxxx> Reed 
Arvin.



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