######################################################################### # Exploit Title: NETGATE Data Backup Unquoted Service Path Privilege Escalation # Date: 15/10/2016 # Author: Amir.ght # Vendor Homepage: http://www.netgate.sk/ # Software Link: http://www.netgate.sk/download/download.php?id=5 #version : build 3.0.605 (Latest) # Tested on: Windows 7 ########################################################################## NETGATE Data Backup installs a service with an unquoted service path To properly exploit this vulnerability, the local attacker must insert an executable file in the path of the service. Upon service restart or system reboot, the malicious code will be run with elevated privileges. ------------------------------------------- C:\>sc qc NGDatBckpSrv [SC] QueryServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: NGDatBckpSrv TYPE : 10 WIN32_OWN_PROCESS START_TYPE : 2 AUTO_START ERROR_CONTROL : 1 NORMAL BINARY_PATH_NAME : C:\Program Files\NETGATE\Data Backup\DataBackupSrv.exe LOAD_ORDER_GROUP : TAG : 0 DISPLAY_NAME : NETGATE Data Backup Service DEPENDENCIES : SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem