Peaches Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 2 February 2009, 10:03 UAC vulnerability found in Windows 7 Beta A simple script has been published by developer Rafael Rivera, which uses a vulnerability in the current Windows 7 beta to disable User Account Control (UAC). In a response to complaints about UAC in Windows Vista, Microsoft has made UAC in Windows 7 ask the user for permission less often and even hides prompts when users change Windows settings. Changing the UAC system settings has been made a lot easier for users in the new Windows 7 beta as the default security has been reduced. Rivera's script sends keyboard commands to the UAC dialog box and re-configures the UAC for a lower security setting, or disables it. The user receives no warning, but is simply asked to restart the PC for the changes to take effect. The script is currently a functional proof of concept. More at Heise security: http://www.heise-online.co.uk/security/UAC-vulnerability-found-in-Windows-7-Beta--/news/112532 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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