Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 ActiveX Control npupload.dll SetPassword memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7. It has been classified as problematic. Impacted is the function SetPassword in the library npupload.dll of the component ActiveX Control. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-0090. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 (Web Browser). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function SetPassword in the library npupload.dll of the component ActiveX Control. 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 availability. The summary by CVE is:

A certain ActiveX control in npUpload.dll in DivX Player 6.6.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Internet Explorer 7 crash) via a long argument to the SetPassword method.

The issue has been introduced in 07/27/2005. The weakness was presented 01/03/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-0090. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 890 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115685 (DivX Web Player npUpload.DLL ActiveX Control Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (39386), SecurityFocus (BID 27106†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-17369†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-0090 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0090
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-40353
X-Force: 39386
SecurityFocus: 27106 - DivX Web Player 'npUpload.dll' ActiveX Control Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 17369 - DivX Web Player 6.6.0 ActiveX Control Used by Internet Explorer Allows Remote Crash of Browser, Low

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 06/01/2025 18:45
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (55), 04/07/2017 12:09 (12), 07/30/2021 11:45 (4), 10/13/2024 12:15 (15), 06/01/2025 18:45 (4)
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