Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 on 64-bit JIT Compiler code injection

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A vulnerability was found in Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 on 64-bit (Programming Language Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component JIT Compiler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The JIT compiler in Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 on 64-bit platforms does not properly perform optimizations, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .NET application that triggers memory corruption, aka ".NET Framework x64 JIT Compiler Vulnerability."

The weakness was published 10/12/2010 by Jeroen Frijters with Sumatra as MS10-077 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared for download at microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2010-3228 since 09/03/2010. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 49954 (MS10-077: Vulnerability in .NET Framework Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2160841)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch MS10-077 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at microsoft.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (49954).

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
ATT&CK: T1059

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Nessus ID: 49954
Nessus Name: MS10-077: Vulnerability in .NET Framework Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2160841)
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Patch: MS10-077

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Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS10-077
Researcher: Jeroen Frijters
Organization: Sumatra
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2010-3228 (🔍)
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Vulnerability Center: 27632 - [MS10-077] Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, Medium
SecurityFocus: 43781 - Microsoft .NET Framework JIT Compiler Optimization Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 41751 - Microsoft .NET Framework JIT Compiler Vulnerability, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 68556 - Microsoft .NET Framework x64 JIT Compiler Unprivileged Application Remote Code Execution

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Created: 10/19/2010 02:00
Updated: 03/18/2021 12:23
Changes: 10/19/2010 02:00 (78), 04/05/2017 15:08 (8), 03/18/2021 12:23 (3)
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