📄 Description (English)
Andrea ST Filters Service 1.0.64.7 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability in its Windows service configuration. Local attackers can exploit the unquoted path to inject malicious code that will execute with elevated LocalSystem privileges during service startup.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
Andrea ST Filters Service 1.0.64.7 contains an unquoted service path vulnerability allowing local attackers to achieve privilege escalation to LocalSystem level. This vulnerability requires local access but poses significant risk in multi-user environments and shared systems common in Saudi organizations. Immediate patching is critical as the attack vector is straightforward and well-documented in security literature.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 27, 2026 15:02
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
This vulnerability primarily impacts Saudi government agencies, financial institutions, and enterprise environments using Andrea ST Filters for document processing. High-risk sectors include: Banking (SAMA-regulated institutions), Government (NCA oversight), Healthcare (MOH facilities), and Energy (ARAMCO and related contractors). The vulnerability is particularly dangerous in shared workstation environments common in Saudi corporate settings where multiple users access the same systems. Privilege escalation to LocalSystem could enable lateral movement, data exfiltration, and persistent backdoor installation.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services
Government and Public Administration
Healthcare
Energy and Utilities
Telecommunications
Manufacturing
Education
Insurance
🎯 MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
T1548.004 - Abuse Elevation Control Mechanism: Unquoted Path
T1547.001 - Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Registry Run Keys / Startup Folder
T1134.003 - Access Token Manipulation: Make and Impersonate Token
T1547.011 - Boot or Logon Autostart Execution: Services
T1053.005 - Scheduled Task/Job: Scheduled Task
T1574.001 - Hijack Execution Flow: DLL Search Order Hijacking
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all systems running Andrea ST Filters 1.0.64.7 across your organization using asset inventory tools
2. Restrict local access to affected systems to authorized personnel only
3. Implement principle of least privilege - disable unnecessary local user accounts
4. Monitor Windows Event Viewer for suspicious service startup activities (Event ID 7045)
PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Upgrade Andrea ST Filters to version 1.0.64.8 or later immediately
2. Test patches in non-production environment first
3. Schedule patching during maintenance windows with change management approval
4. Verify service path is properly quoted after patching: verify in Registry HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\[ServiceName] ImagePath value
COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching not possible):
1. Implement file integrity monitoring on C:\Program Files\ directories
2. Use AppLocker or Windows Defender Application Control to restrict executable execution
3. Enable Windows Defender Real-time Protection with cloud-delivered protection
4. Restrict local administrator access and enforce strong password policies
5. Disable unnecessary service startup and set services to manual start where possible
DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for process creation from unexpected paths containing spaces without quotes
2. Alert on any modifications to service registry keys (HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services)
3. Track failed and successful privilege escalation attempts in Windows Security logs
4. Monitor for suspicious DLL injection attempts targeting service processes
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع الأنظمة التي تقوم بتشغيل Andrea ST Filters 1.0.64.7 عبر منظمتك باستخدام أدوات جرد الأصول
2. تقييد الوصول المحلي للأنظمة المتأثرة للموظفين المصرح لهم فقط
3. تطبيق مبدأ أقل امتياز - تعطيل حسابات المستخدمين المحليين غير الضرورية
4. مراقبة Windows Event Viewer للأنشطة المريبة عند بدء الخدمة (معرف الحدث 7045)
إرشادات التصحيح:
1. ترقية Andrea ST Filters إلى الإصدار 1.0.64.8 أو أحدث فوراً
2. اختبار التصحيحات في بيئة غير الإنتاج أولاً
3. جدولة التصحيح خلال نوافذ الصيانة مع موافقة إدارة التغيير
4. التحقق من أن مسار الخدمة محاط بعلامات اقتباس بشكل صحيح بعد التصحيح
الضوابط البديلة (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً):
1. تطبيق مراقبة سلامة الملفات على أدلة Program Files
2. استخدام AppLocker أو Windows Defender Application Control لتقييد تنفيذ الملفات
3. تفعيل Windows Defender الحماية في الوقت الفعلي مع الحماية المسلمة من السحابة
4. تقييد وصول المسؤول المحلي وفرض سياسات كلمات مرور قوية
5. تعطيل بدء الخدمة غير الضروري وتعيين الخدمات للبدء اليدوي حيث أمكن
قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة إنشاء العملية من مسارات غير متوقعة تحتوي على مسافات بدون علامات اقتباس
2. التنبيه على أي تعديلات على مفاتيح سجل الخدمة
3. تتبع محاولات تصعيد الامتيازات الفاشلة والناجحة في سجلات Windows Security
4. مراقبة محاولات حقن DLL المريبة التي تستهدف عمليات الخدمة
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.5.1.1 - Information security policies and procedures
A.5.2.1 - User access management and privilege control
A.5.2.2 - Segregation of duties
A.5.2.3 - User access review
A.5.3.1 - Password management
A.5.4.1 - Event logging and monitoring
A.5.4.2 - Protection of log information
A.5.5.1 - Installation of software on operational systems
🔵 SAMA CSF
Governance - Policy and Risk Management
Governance - Compliance and Audit
Protection - Access Control and Authentication
Protection - Data Protection and Privacy
Detection - Security Monitoring and Alerting
Response - Incident Management
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
5.3 - Segregation of duties
5.15 - Access control
5.16 - Access management
5.17 - Access rights review
5.18 - Allocation and de-allocation of access rights
6.5 - Control of operational software
8.1 - Operational planning and preparation
8.2 - Protection against malware
8.3 - Management of removable media
8.4 - Backup
8.5 - Handling of removable media
8.6 - Exchange of information
8.7 - Removable media
8.32 - Change management
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
Requirement 1 - Firewall configuration standards
Requirement 2 - Default passwords and security parameters
Requirement 6 - Develop and maintain secure systems and applications
Requirement 7 - Restrict access to data by business need to know
Requirement 8 - Identify and authenticate access to system components
Requirement 10 - Track and monitor all access to network resources