Microsoft Publisher 2010 SP2 OLE Object PUB File input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Publisher 2010 SP2. Impacted is an unknown function of the component OLE Object Handler. Executing a manipulation as part of PUB File can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-8245. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Publisher 2010 SP2 (Image Processing Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component OLE Object Handler. The manipulation as part of a PUB File leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 06/12/2018. The weakness was released 06/12/2018 by iDefense with iDEFENSE Labs as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared for download at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-8245 since 03/14/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Publisher fails to utilize features that lock down the Local Machine zone when instantiating OLE objects. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could force arbitrary code to be executed in the Local Machine zone.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 110500 (Security Updates for Microsoft Publisher Products (June 2018)), 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 110319 (Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office Services and Web Apps Security Update June 2018).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (110500) and SecurityFocus (BID 104405†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-119475, VDB-119477, VDB-119478 and VDB-119479. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 110500
Nessus Name: Security Updates for Microsoft Publisher Products (June 2018)
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Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Researcher: iDefense
Organization: iDEFENSE Labs
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-8245 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-8245
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-119476

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SecurityFocus: 104405 - Microsoft Office CVE-2018-8245 Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/13/2018 18:54
Updated: 03/27/2023 08:55
Changes: 06/13/2018 18:54 (77), 04/19/2020 12:33 (7), 03/27/2023 08:55 (5)
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