Microsoft Windows orun32.exe memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the file orun32.exe. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-1212. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System) (version unknown). This affects an unknown function of the file orun32.exe. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Step-by-Step Interactive Training (orun32.exe) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a bookmark link file (.cbo, cbl, or .cbm extension) with a long User field.

The weakness was published 06/14/2005 by iDefense with iDEFENSE Labs as MS05-031 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). It is possible to read the advisory at microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2005-1212. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 18492 (MS05-031: Vulnerability in Step-by-Step Interactive Training (898458)), 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 90257 (Microsoft Step-by-Step Interactive Training Could Allow Remote Code Execution (MS05-031)).

Applying the patch MS05-031 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at microsoft.com. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 3538.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (18492), SecurityFocus (BID 13944†), Secunia (SA15669†), SecurityTracker (ID 1014194†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-8332†). Similar entry is available at VDB-25513. 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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Nessus ID: 18492
Nessus Name: MS05-031: Vulnerability in Step-by-Step Interactive Training (898458)
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Patch: MS05-031
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS05-031
Researcher: iDefense
Organization: iDEFENSE Labs
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2005-1212 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-1212
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-25515

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SecurityFocus: 13944 - Microsoft Step-By-Step Interactive Training Bookmark Link Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 15669
SecurityTracker: 1014194
Vulnerability Center: 8332 - [MS05-031] Code Execution in Microsoft Windows via Step-by-Step Interactive Training, Medium

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Created: 03/11/2015 11:41
Updated: 07/04/2025 13:53
Changes: 03/11/2015 11:41 (69), 04/12/2019 08:49 (4), 07/05/2021 09:53 (2), 07/05/2021 09:56 (1), 01/03/2025 19:22 (15), 05/14/2025 18:11 (1), 07/04/2025 13:53 (2)
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