Microsoft Windows SHELL32.DLL Name memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality in the library SHELL32.DLL. Performing a manipulation of the argument Name results in memory corruption. The attack can only be performed from the local network. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System) (version unknown). This affects an unknown function in the library SHELL32.DLL. The manipulation of the argument name 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 12/11/2003 by Aurélien Boudoux and Fred Chaverot with i2s-lab (Website). The advisory is shared at securiteam.com. The attack needs to approached within the local network. Technical details and a exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at securiteam.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at windowsupdate.microsoft.com.

Further details are available at i2s-lab.com. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Windows

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: windowsupdate.microsoft.com

Timelineinfo

12/11/2003 🔍
12/11/2003 +0 days 🔍
06/27/2019 +5677 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: securiteam.com⛔
Researcher: Aurélien Boudoux, Fred Chaverot
Organization: i2s-lab
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-441
SecuriTeam: securiteam.com

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/11/2003 13:55
Updated: 06/27/2019 12:30
Changes: 12/11/2003 13:55 (51), 06/27/2019 12:30 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:FF7:103

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