Microsoft Windows 7/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista/XP Active Directory Query memory corruption
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Summary
A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Microsoft Windows 7/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista/XP. This affects an unknown function of the component Active Directory Query. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2011-3406. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.
Details
A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Microsoft Windows 7/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista/XP (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Active Directory Query. 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:
Buffer overflow in Active Directory, Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM), and Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service (AD LDS) in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted query that leverages incorrect memory initialization, aka "Active Directory Buffer Overflow Vulnerability."
The weakness was shared 12/13/2011 with Microsoft as MS11-095 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is available at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-3406 since 09/09/2011. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/21/2025).
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 57281 (MS11-095: Vulnerability in Active Directory Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2640045)), 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 90762 (Microsoft Active Directory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (MS11-095)).
Applying the patch MS11-095 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at technet.microsoft.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (57281), SecurityFocus (BID 50959†), OSVDB (77667†), Secunia (SA47202†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-34025†). Additional details are provided at computerworld.com. The entries VDB-4452, VDB-4470, VDB-4466 and VDB-4469 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
- Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.4VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.2
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 57281
Nessus Name: MS11-095: Vulnerability in Active Directory Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2640045)
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OpenVAS ID: 902768
OpenVAS Name: MS Windows Active Directory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (2640045)
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Patch: MS11-095
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Vendor: microsoft.comProduct: microsoft.com
Advisory: MS11-095
Organization: Microsoft
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2011-3406 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3406
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4474
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SecurityFocus: 50959 - Microsoft Active Directory CVE-2011-3406 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 47202 - Microsoft Windows Active Directory Query Processing Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 77667 - Microsoft Windows Active Directory Query Parsing Remote Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 34025 - [MS11-095] Microsoft Active Directory Multiple Products Remote Buffer Overflow via a Crafted Query, High
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20140213
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Entry
Created: 01/21/2012 01:00Updated: 01/21/2025 20:46
Changes: 01/21/2012 01:00 (51), 06/08/2017 12:06 (24), 03/20/2021 08:07 (7), 03/20/2021 08:09 (2), 03/20/2021 08:15 (1), 01/06/2025 03:56 (16), 01/21/2025 20:46 (12)
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