EIP-2026-117515

PRE-CVE

Microsoft Windows - 'MsiAdvertiseProduct' Arbitrary File Read

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-117515. PoCs published by evil_polar_bear.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The writeup describes a TOCTOU (Time-of-Check Time-of-Use) vulnerability in the Windows Installer service's `MsiAdvertiseProduct` function, allowing arbitrary file reads as SYSTEM via junction manipulation. The PoC involves a race condition to exploit the impersonation check, enabling unauthorized access to files like `desktop.ini` or document metadata.

Description

Microsoft Windows - 'MsiAdvertiseProduct' Arbitrary File Read

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP
by evil_polar_bear · textlocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46028

The writeup describes a TOCTOU (Time-of-Check Time-of-Use) vulnerability in the Windows Installer service's `MsiAdvertiseProduct` function, allowing arbitrary file reads as SYSTEM via junction manipulation. The PoC involves a race condition to exploit the impersonation check, enabling unauthorized access to files like `desktop.ini` or document metadata.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Racy
Target: Windows Installer Service (MsiAdvertiseProduct)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Multi-core system for race condition · Local file system access · Ability to create junctions
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 19, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026