Microsoft Windows up to XP Local Procedure Call memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows up to XP and classified as critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Local Procedure Call Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2004-0893. The attack needs to be done within the local network. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows up to XP (Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Local Procedure Call Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 12/14/2004. The weakness was shared 12/14/2004 by Cesar Cerrudo with Application Security as MS04-044 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). It is possible to read the advisory at microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-0893 since 09/22/2004. The attack needs to be done within the local network. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

After 4 weeks, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at immunitysec.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15963 (MS04-044: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel and LSASS (885835)), 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. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 90201 (Microsoft Windows Local Privilege Escalation (MS04-044)).

Applying the patch MS04-044 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at microsoft.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (18339), Exploit-DB (749), Tenable (15963), SecurityFocus (BID 11913†) and OSVDB (12376†). The entries VDB-82, VDB-332, VDB-333 and VDB-427 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Nessus ID: 15963
Nessus Name: MS04-044: Vulnerabilities in Windows Kernel and LSASS (885835)
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Patch: MS04-044

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS04-044
Researcher: Cesar Cerrudo
Organization: Application Security
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-0893 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0893
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1039

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X-Force: 18339 - Microsoft Windows kernel LPC interface gain privileges, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 11913 - Microsoft Windows Kernel Unchecked LPC Buffer Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 13465 - Microsoft Windows Kernel and LSASS Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 12376 - Microsoft Windows LSASS Identity Token Validation Local Privilege Escalation
SecuriTeam: securiteam.com
Vulnerability Center: 6494

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 12/17/2004 15:24
Updated: 07/05/2024 21:00
Changes: 12/17/2004 15:24 (93), 06/30/2019 15:12 (3), 03/10/2021 11:40 (2), 07/05/2024 21:00 (16)
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