VDB-135 · BID 8090

Microsoft Windows 2000 API ShellExecute memory corruption

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows 2000 (Operating System). This affects the function ShellExecute of the component API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The issue has been introduced in 02/17/2000. The weakness was published 07/03/2003 by Yuu Arai and Hisayuki Shinmachi with SecureNet Service (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lac.co.jp. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1232 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at microsoft.com.

Similar entry is available at 20662.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Windows

Version

2000

License

commercial

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: microsoft.com

Timelineinfo

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07/03/2003 +1232 days 🔍
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06/25/2019 +5836 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: lac.co.jp
Researcher: Yuu Arai, Hisayuki Shinmachi
Organization: SecureNet Service
Status: Not defined
SecurityFocus: 8090 - Microsoft Windows 2000 ShellExecute() Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2003 02:00
Updated: 06/25/2019 23:40
Changes: 07/03/2003 02:00 (56), 06/25/2019 23:40 (2)
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