---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Protector Plus Insecure Default Directory Permissions SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA36742 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/36742/ DESCRIPTION: Maxim A. Kulakov has discovered a security issue in Protector Plus, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges. The security issue is caused due to the application setting insecure default permissions on the "Protector Plus" installation directory. This can be exploited to gain escalated privileges by e.g. replacing the PPAVMON.exe binary. The security issue is confirmed in Protector Plus Professional version 9.1.001 and Protector Plus 2009 version 8.0.E03. Other versions may also be affected. SOLUTION: Remove unprivileged access from the permissions set on the "Protector Plus" installation directory. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Maxim A. Kulakov (ShineShadow) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------