An attacker can place a malicious file named Program.exe in C:\ . When the service attempts to start, Windows may execute C:\Program.exe before the intended service.
sc query state= all | findstr SERVICE_NAME sc qc MyLegacyApp nssm-2.24 privilege escalation
: Ensure that only Administrators and SYSTEM have Write or Modify access to the directory where nssm.exe and the target application reside. An attacker can place a malicious file named Program
The Windows operating system has long been a target for attackers seeking to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems. One such vulnerability that has garnered significant attention in recent years is the NSSM-2.24 privilege escalation vulnerability. In this article, we will provide an in-depth analysis of this vulnerability, its implications, and the measures that can be taken to mitigate its effects. The Windows operating system has long been a
The is widely recognized in the security community for a specific privilege escalation vulnerability related to insecure file permissions and service misconfiguration . The Vulnerability: Insecure Service Executable
When NSSM starts the service, it will execute the attacker's path instead of the intended application. Mitigation and Defense