Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 ActiveX Object SourceURL denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0. This affects an unknown function of the component ActiveX Object. Executing a manipulation of the argument SourceURL can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-3427. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (Web Browser). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component ActiveX Object. The manipulation of the argument SourceURL with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by declaring the sourceURL attribute on an uninitialized DirectAnimation.StructuredGraphicsControl ActiveX Object, which triggers a null dereference.

The issue has been introduced in 08/27/2001. The weakness was shared 07/05/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at vupen.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-3427 since 07/06/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1771 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (27565), SecurityFocus (BID 18855†) and OSVDB (26839†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Suricata ID: 2003023
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04/07/2017 +757 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-3427 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-3427
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-31204
X-Force: 27565 - Microsoft Internet Explorer StructuredGraphicsControl SourceURL denial of service
SecurityFocus: 18855 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Structured Graphics Control Denial Of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: 26839 - Microsoft IE DirectAnimation.StructuredGraphicsControl SourceURL NULL Dereference
Vupen: ADV-2006-2687

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 14:25
Updated: 04/07/2017 12:08
Changes: 03/12/2015 14:25 (62), 04/07/2017 12:08 (6)
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