Microsoft NET Framework PE Loader memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Microsoft NET Framework. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component PE Loader. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-0041. Attacking locally is a requirement. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Microsoft NET Framework (affected version not known). Affected is some unknown functionality of the component PE Loader. 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. CVE summarizes:

The PE Loader service in Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 for Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, and Vista allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving an "unchecked buffer" and unvalidated message lengths, probably a buffer overflow.

The bug was discovered 07/10/2007. The weakness was published 07/10/2007 with Microsoft as MS07-039 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared for download at microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2007-0041 since 01/03/2007. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 101005 (CentOS 6 / 7 : sudo (CESA-2017:1574)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 90401 (Microsoft .NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities (MS07-040)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch MS07-039 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at microsoft.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 8998.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (34637), Tenable (101005), SecurityFocus (BID 24778†), OSVDB (35954†) and Secunia (SA26003†). Similar entries are available at VDB-3181, VDB-3182, VDB-3178 and VDB-3179. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 101005
Nessus Name: CentOS 6 / 7 : sudo (CESA-2017:1574)
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OpenVAS ID: 101005
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-040
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS07-039
Organization: Microsoft
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2007-0041 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-0041
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3180

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X-Force: 34637 - Microsoft .NET Framework PE Loader service buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 24778 - Microsoft .NET Framework PE Loader Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 26003
OSVDB: 35954 - Microsoft .NET Framework PE Loader Service Unspecified Arbitrary Code Execution
SecurityTracker: 1018356
Vulnerability Center: 15586 - [MS07-040] Microsoft .NET Framework PE Loader Service Allows Remote User-Assisted Code Execution, Critical
Vupen: ADV-2007-2482

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/18/2007 16:23
Updated: 07/21/2019 16:40
Changes: 07/18/2007 16:23 (97), 07/21/2019 16:40 (11)
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