Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01/6/7 Image dxtmsft.dll code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01/6/7 and classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function in the library dxtmsft.dll of the component Image Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-0078. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01/6/7 (Web Browser). This vulnerability affects an unknown code in the library dxtmsft.dll of the component Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in an ActiveX control (dxtmsft.dll) in Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01, 6 SP1 and SP2, and 7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted image, aka "Argument Handling Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

The issue has been introduced in 11/08/1999. The weakness was released 02/12/2008 by AdLab with VenusTech (Website). The advisory is shared for download at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-0078. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3018 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 31044 (MS08-010: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (944533)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 100055 (Internet Explorer Cumulative Security Update (MS08-010)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 5920.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (40090), Tenable (31044), SecurityFocus (BID 27689†), SecurityTracker (ID 1019381†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-17608†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-3600, VDB-3602, VDB-3601 and VDB-38706. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 31044
Nessus Name: MS08-010: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (944533)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Researcher: AdLab
Organization: VenusTech
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-0078 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0078
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-40996

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X-Force: 40090
SecurityFocus: 27689 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Argument Handling Memory Corruption Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1019381
Vulnerability Center: 17608 - [MS08-010] Internet Explorer Argument Data Handling Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 01/05/2025 18:52
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (65), 04/07/2017 12:18 (12), 07/31/2021 08:20 (3), 07/31/2021 08:23 (1), 01/05/2025 18:52 (17)
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