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MPSB05-04 Security Bulletin - Potential Security Risk with
Macromedia eLicensing Client Activation Code
Originally posted: June 9, 2005
http://www.macromedia.com/go/mpsb05-04
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Summary:
Windows versions of the Macromedia installers and eLicensing
client install a service with permissions that allow any
member of the "Users" group to modify the service settings.
This may allow local users to obtain the permissions of the
"Local System" account.
This potential vulnerability does not affect products
installed on machines with a single user, and it cannot be
exploited remotely.
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Solution:
A hotfix can be downloaded from the Macromedia website to
protect users of affected versions of Macromedia products,
listed below.
Download hotfix here:
http://www.macromedia.com/go/mpsb05-04
All future versions of Macromedia products will be unaffected
by this issue.
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Affected Software Versions:
All versions of Macromedia MX 2004 products (Studio, Studio
with Flash Professional, Flash Professional, Flash, FreeHand,
Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Director) as well as Captivate,
Contribute 2, and Contribute 3 are affected.
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Severity Rating:
Macromedia categorizes this issue as an Important update
and recommends that administrators of systems supporting
multiple users apply the patch located here:
http://www.macromedia.com/go/mpsb05-04
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Details:
Windows versions of the Macromedia installers and eLicensing
client install the 'Macromedia Licensing Service' as a Local
System service with a service Access Control List (ACL) that
allows members of the "Users" group to modify the service
configuration information. This information includes the
service's "path to executable," which identifies the command
that is run when the service is started. By replacing the
default setting with an alternate file or command, any
logged-on user may be able to run arbitrary code in the
security context of the Local System account.
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Acknowledgements:
Macromedia would like to thank our colleagues at Macrovision,
Adobe, and Autodesk for their cooperation on this issue.
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Revisions:
June 9, 2005 Bulletin first created.
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Reporting Security Issues:
Macromedia is committed to addressing security issues and
providing customers with the information on how they can
protect themselves. If you identify what you believe may
be a security issue with a Macromedia product, please send
an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] We will work to
appropriately address and communicate the issue.
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When Macromedia becomes aware of a security issue that we
believe significantly affects our products or customers,
we will notify customers when appropriate. Typically this
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For additional information on security issues at Macromedia,
please visit:
http://www.macromedia.com/security.
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