Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 6 WsOpenFileJPU privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 6. Impacted is the function WsOpenFileJPU. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Disabling the affected component is advisable.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 6 (Web Browser). This vulnerability affects the function WsOpenFileJPU. The manipulation with an unknown input 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.

The weakness was published 09/11/2003 by Liu Die Yu as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is possible to download the exploit at safecenter.net. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at windowsupdate.microsoft.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Secunia (SA9711†). Additional details are provided at kryptocrew.de. Similar entries are available at VDB-281, VDB-282, VDB-283 and VDB-284. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Web Browser

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Internet Explorer

Version

License

commercial

Support

end of life

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.2

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.2
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Disable
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Patch: windowsupdate.microsoft.com

Timelineinfo

09/11/2003 🔍
09/12/2003 +1 days 🔍
06/12/2018 +5387 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Liu Die Yu
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-280
Secunia: 9711 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Vulnerabilities, Extremely Critical

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

Created: 09/12/2003 11:06
Updated: 06/12/2018 23:20
Changes: 09/12/2003 11:06 (55), 06/12/2018 23:20 (5)
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