But new exploit code hosted on www.frsirt.com (http://www.frsirt.com/exploits/20060202.SrvCheck2.c.php) says there are several default Windows services that are vulnerable and allow privilege escalation if you have regular user credentials. The affected services are: * Service: UpnpHost ( Local Service ) * Service: SSDPSRV (Local Service) This is related to Microsoft's announcement (http://www.microsoft.com/tech But new exploit code hosted on www.frsirt.com (http://www.frsirt.com/exploits/20060202.SrvCheck2.c.php) says there are several default Windows services that are vulnerable and allow privilege escalation if you have regular user credentials. The affected services are:* Service: UpnpHost ( Local Service )* Service: SSDPSRV (Local Service)This is related to Microsoft’s announcement (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/914457.mspx), although there may be a slight disagreement between whether only third party services are affected. I haven’t tested the exploit code yet, but I will and update this thread. Related content analysis The 5 types of cyber attack you're most likely to face Don't be distracted by the exploit of the week. Invest your time and money defending against the threats you're apt to confront By Roger Grimes Aug 21, 2017 7 mins Phishing Malware Social Engineering analysis 'Jump boxes' and SAWs improve security, if you set them up right Organizations consistently and reliably using one or both of these approaches have far less risk than those that do not. By Roger Grimes Jul 26, 2017 13 mins Authentication Access Control Data and Information Security analysis Attention, 'red team' hackers: Stay on target You hire elite hackers to break your defenses and expose vulnerabilities -- not to be distracted by the pursuit of obscure flaws By Roger Grimes Dec 08, 2015 4 mins Hacking Data and Information Security Network Security analysis 4 do's and don'ts for safer holiday computing It's the season for scams, hacks, and malware attacks. But contrary to what you've heard, you can avoid being a victim pretty easily By Roger Grimes Dec 01, 2015 4 mins Phishing Malware Patch Management Software Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe