Re: Get admin rights using Doro (pdf creator)

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In-Reply-To: <7814219078.20031214220641 () portsonline net>

I'm the author of Doro. Version 1.15 fixes this problem.

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> Hi,
>
> a few days ago i discovered a bug in Doro[1]. Doro is a free tool to
> create pdf files from any windows program. After installing Doro you
> have a new printer called 'Doro PDF Writer'.
> If you select 'Print' the spooler calls the printer filter 'doro.dll'.
> The 'doro.dll' then starts 'doro.exe' and a file requester appears.
>
> I guess that most of you see the problem. The spooler is controlled by
> the account 'system'. Therefore the file requester has the same rights.
>
> It's easy now to create a new user and move them into the group
> 'admins'.
>
> I informed the coder of the software and he approved the problem.
>
>
> regards
> Ramon
>
> [1] http://www.geocities.com/the_real_sz/misc/doro.htm