Microsoft Windows XP CommCtl32.dll BCM_GETTEXTMARGIN/BCM_SETTEXTMARGIN privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows XP and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function in the library CommCtl32.dll. Executing a manipulation as part of BCM_GETTEXTMARGIN/BCM_SETTEXTMARGIN can lead to privileges management. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2003-0897. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows XP (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code in the library CommCtl32.dll. The manipulation as part of a BCM_GETTEXTMARGIN/BCM_SETTEXTMARGIN leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

"Shatter" vulnerability in CommCtl32.dll in Windows XP may allow local users to execute arbitrary code by sending (1) BCM_GETTEXTMARGIN or (2) BCM_SETTEXTMARGIN button control messages to privileged applications.

The weakness was shared 11/17/2003 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-0897 since 10/24/2003. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (13558). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Windows

Version

License

commercial

Support

end of life (old version)

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

10/24/2003 🔍
11/17/2003 +24 days 🔍
11/17/2003 +0 days 🔍
08/21/2014 +3930 days 🔍
04/07/2017 +960 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-0897 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0897
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21004
X-Force: 13558 - Microsoft Windows XP CommCtl32.dll could allow an attacker to execute code

Entryinfo

Created: 08/21/2014 17:24
Updated: 04/07/2017 16:02
Changes: 08/21/2014 17:24 (51), 04/07/2017 16:02 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:47F:103