windows verified high v1.0.0

wsdkd.sys

A vulnerability was found in Watchdog Anti-Virus 1.4.214.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function 0x80002008 in the library wsdk-driver.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-223298 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

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sc.exe create wsdkd.sys binPath=C:\windows\temp\wsdkd.sys type=kernel && sc.exe start wsdkd.sys
sc.exe create wsdkd.sys binPath=C:\windows\temp\wsdkd.sys type=kernel && sc.exe start wsdkd.sys

Sandbox: execFile · Timeout: 30s

Capabilities

security.privilegeescalation.kernel-exploit

Detection

TypeRule / Indicator
yara https://github.com/magicsword-io/LOLDrivers/blob/main/detections/yara/yara-rules_vuln_drivers_strict_renamed.yar
sigma https://github.com/magicsword-io/LOLDrivers/blob/main/detections/sigma/driver_load_win_vuln_drivers.yml
sigma https://github.com/magicsword-io/LOLDrivers/blob/main/detections/sigma/driver_load_win_vuln_drivers_names.yml
sysmon https://github.com/magicsword-io/LOLDrivers/blob/main/detections/sysmon/sysmon_config_vulnerable_hashes.xml
sysmon https://github.com/magicsword-io/LOLDrivers/blob/main/detections/sysmon/sysmon_config_vulnerable_hashes_block.xml

Documentation

examples:

  • description: "Load the kernel driver" command: "sc.exe create wsdkd.sys binPath=C:\\windows\\temp\\wsdkd.sys type=kernel && sc.exe start wsdkd.sys"
  • description: "Exploit the driver for privilege escalation" command: "Exploit.exe --driver wsdkd.sys"

wsdkd.sys

A vulnerability was found in Watchdog Anti-Virus 1.4.214.0. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function 0x80002008 in the library wsdk-driver.sys of the component IoControlCode Handler. The manipulation leads to improper access controls. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-223298 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.

Use Case: Elevate privileges

Required Privileges: kernel

MITRE ATT&CK: T1068

References