Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 on Win 95/98/NT4 Directshow Filter MSDXM.OCX memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 on Win 95/98/NT4. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the file MSDXM.OCX of the component Directshow Filter. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-1999-0989. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 on Win 95/98/NT4 (Web Browser) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the file MSDXM.OCX of the component Directshow Filter. 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 summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in Internet Explorer 5 directshow filter (MSDXM.OCX) allows remote attackers to execute commands via the vnd.ms.radio protocol.

The issue has been introduced in 06/02/1998. The weakness was presented 12/06/1999 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0989. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 552 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3803), Exploit-DB (19665), SecurityFocus (BID 861†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-13004†). See VDB-15047 for similar entry. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0989 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0989
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15043
X-Force: 3803
SecurityFocus: 861 - Microsoft IE5 vnd.ms.radio URL Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 13004 - Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 Command Execution via vnd.ms.radio Protocol, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 15:45
Updated: 01/26/2025 13:02
Changes: 06/22/2014 15:45 (57), 04/07/2017 12:06 (8), 01/26/2025 13:02 (26)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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