Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 dximagetransform.microsoft.chroma.1 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1. This impacts an unknown function in the library dxtmsft.dll of the file dximagetransform.microsoft.chroma.1. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-4301. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 (Web Browser). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function in the library dxtmsft.dll of the file dximagetransform.microsoft.chroma.1. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long Color attribute in multiple DirectX Media Image DirectX Transforms ActiveX COM Objects from (a) dxtmsft.dll and (b) dxtmsft3.dll, including (1) DXImageTransform.Microsoft.MaskFilter.1, (2) DXImageTransform.Microsoft.Chroma.1, and (3) DX3DTransform.Microsoft.Shapes.1.

The issue has been introduced in 09/09/2002. The weakness was published 08/22/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at xsec.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-4301 since 08/22/2006. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

After before and not just, 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 1443 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

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 (28516), SecurityFocus (BID 19640†) and OSVDB (29524†). Similar entry is available at VDB-84706. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: xsec.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-4301 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-4301
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-31920
X-Force: 28516 - Microsoft Internet Explorer multiple COM object color property denial of service
SecurityFocus: 19640 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple COM Object Color Property Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 29524 - Microsoft IE dxtmsft.dll Multiple ActiveX COM Object DoS

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

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 09/29/2024 11:04
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (54), 04/07/2017 12:08 (5), 07/13/2021 09:16 (2), 07/13/2021 09:20 (7), 09/29/2024 11:04 (15)
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