Microsoft Internet Explorer msdxm.ocx memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Microsoft Internet Explorer. This affects an unknown part in the library ciodm.dll of the file msdxm.ocx. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-4495. The attack can be executed remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer (Web Browser) (the affected version unknown). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part in the library ciodm.dll of the file msdxm.ocx. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code by instantiating certain Windows 2000 ActiveX COM Objects including (1) ciodm.dll, (2) myinfo.dll, (3) msdxm.ocx, and (4) creator.dll.

The weakness was released 08/31/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at xsec.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-4495 since 08/31/2006. 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.

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

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (28512), SecurityFocus (BID 19636†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40921†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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08/21/2006 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: xsec.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-4495 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-4495
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32056
X-Force: 28512
SecurityFocus: 19636 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Multiple COM Object Instantiation Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 40921 - Microsoft Internet Explorer on Windows 2000 Multiple Remote DoS and Code Execution Vulnerabilities by Instantiating ActiveX COM Objects, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 04/30/2019 15:07
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (53), 04/30/2019 15:07 (12)
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