Microsoft Publisher 2003/2007 Crypto API Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Publisher 2003/2007 and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component Crypto API. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-3068. Additionally, an exploit exists.

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A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Publisher 2003/2007 (Image Processing Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Crypto API. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Microsoft Crypto API 5.131.2600.2180 through 6.0, as used in Outlook, Windows Live Mail, and Office 2007, performs Certificate Revocation List (CRL) checks by using an arbitrary URL from a certificate embedded in a (1) S/MIME e-mail message or (2) signed document, which allows remote attackers to obtain reading times and IP addresses of recipients, and port-scan results, via a crafted certificate with an Authority Information Access (AIA) extension.

The bug was discovered 04/01/2008. The weakness was released 07/07/2008 by Alexander Klink (Website). The advisory is shared for download at cynops.de. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-3068 since 07/07/2008. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 97 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 (43627), SecurityFocus (BID 28548†), OSVDB (47004†), SecurityTracker (ID 1019736†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-18082†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Remote Code Execution
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: cynops.de
Researcher: Alexander Klink
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-3068 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-3068
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-43096
X-Force: 43627
SecurityFocus: 28548 - Microsoft Crypto API X.509 Certificate Validation Remote Information Disclosure Vulnerability
OSVDB: 47004 - CVE-2008-3068 - Microsoft - Crypto API - Information Disclosure Issue
SecurityTracker: 1019736
Vulnerability Center: 18082 - Microsoft Crypto API Certificate Validation Allows Remote Disclosure of Sensitive Information, High

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 12:19
Updated: 08/08/2019 06:59
Changes: 03/17/2015 12:19 (60), 08/08/2019 06:59 (7)
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