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
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436810/100/200/threaded
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436884/100/200/threaded
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory
x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1137
Scores
EPSS
0.0174
EPSS Percentile
75.5%
Details
Status
published
Products (1)
microsoft/windows_xp
Published
Jun 24, 2006
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026