Description
The Task scheduler (at.exe) on Microsoft Windows XP spawns each scheduled process with SYSTEM permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third parties, who state that the Task scheduler is limited to the Administrators group by default upon installation
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.2/10
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1137
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436810/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436884/100/200/threaded
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1137
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436810/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436884/100/200/threaded
Timeline
- Published
- Jun 24, 2006
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified