CWE-422

Unprotected Windows Messaging Channel ('Shatter')

High

Description

The product does not properly verify the source of a message in the Windows Messaging System while running at elevated privileges, creating an alternate channel through which an attacker can directly send a message to the product.

Potential Impact

How to Fix

Architecture and Design

Always verify and authenticate the source of the message.

Related Weaknesses

References

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