Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter Installation Applications access control
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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter (unknown version). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file Applications of the component Installation. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
The installation for Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter for Mac sets insecure ACLs for the /Applications folder, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by replacing the executable with a Trojan Horse, aka "Mac Office Open XML Permissions Vulnerability."
The weakness was released 06/08/2010 by Rick (Website). The advisory is available at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-1254. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/15/2021). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 50066 (MS10-038: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2027452) (Mac OS X)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 110124 (Microsoft Office Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (MS10-038)).
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (58913) and Tenable (50066). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at 51811, 53516, 53511 and 53510.
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Class: Access controlCWE: CWE-264
ATT&CK: T1068
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Nessus ID: 50066
Nessus Name: MS10-038: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2027452) (Mac OS X)
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Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comAdvisory: us-cert.gov
Researcher: Rick
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2010-1254 (🔍)
X-Force: 58913
Vulnerability Center: 26009 - [MS10-038] Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter for Mac Local Code Execution Vulnerability, High
SecurityFocus: 40533 - Microsoft Office XML Converter for Mac Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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Entry
Created: 03/19/2015 12:22Updated: 09/15/2021 03:54
Changes: 03/19/2015 12:22 (55), 02/27/2017 09:44 (9), 09/15/2021 03:46 (3), 09/15/2021 03:54 (1)
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