Microsoft Windows up to XP XML Core Services access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Windows up to XP. Affected is an unknown function of the component XML Core Services. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-0266. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows up to XP (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component XML Core Services. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

The XMLHTTP ActiveX controls in XML Core Services 3.0 in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows RT Gold and 8.1 allow remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a web page that is visited in Internet Explorer, aka "MSXML Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

The weakness was shared 02/11/2014 with FireEye, Inc. as MS14-005 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared for download at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-0266 since 12/03/2013. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is declared as attacked. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 72428 (MS14-005: Vulnerability in Microsoft XML Core Services Could Allow Information Disclosure (2916036)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 90939 (Microsoft XML Core Services Remote Information Disclosure (MS14-005)).

Applying the patch MS14-005 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at technet.microsoft.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 13526.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (90785), Zero-Day.cz (28), Tenable (72428), SecurityFocus (BID 65407†) and OSVDB (103189†). Further details are available at zdnet.com. The entries VDB-12238, VDB-12239, VDB-12240 and VDB-12241 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Nessus ID: 72428
Nessus Name: MS14-005: Vulnerability in Microsoft XML Core Services Could Allow Information Disclosure (2916036)
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OpenVAS ID: 903424
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Window XML Core Services Information Disclosure Vulnerability (2916036)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS14-005
Organization: FireEye, Inc.
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-0266 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-0266
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12264

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X-Force: 90785 - Microsoft XML cross-domain information disclosure, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 65407 - Microsoft XML Core Services CVE-2014-0266 Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 56771 - Microsoft XML Core Services Cross-Domain Policies Bypass Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 103189
SecurityTracker: 1029746
Vulnerability Center: 43235 - [MS14-005] Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0 on Windows Remote Information Disclosure (CVE-2014-0266), High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20140213
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/12/2014 15:11
Updated: 01/08/2025 16:27
Changes: 02/12/2014 15:11 (87), 04/07/2017 15:13 (7), 06/09/2021 13:42 (3), 06/09/2021 13:47 (1), 07/12/2024 15:20 (16), 12/22/2024 06:47 (2), 01/08/2025 16:27 (1)
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