VDB-45681 · CVE-2008-5750 · EDB 7566

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2008-5750. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 (Web Browser). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Argument injection vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 beta 2 on Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the --renderer-path option in a chromehtml: URI.

The issue has been introduced in 03/05/2008. The weakness was released 12/29/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared at retrogod.altervista.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-5750. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 299 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 32999†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Web Browser

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

Internet Explorer

Version

8 Beta 2

License

commercial

Support

end of life

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 900187
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Internet Explorer Argument Injection Vulnerability
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/05/2008 🔍
12/23/2008 +292 days 🔍
12/29/2008 +6 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2269 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: retrogod.altervista.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-5750 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-5750
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-45681
SecurityFocus: 32999

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 11/20/2024 23:50
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (40), 05/07/2019 12:42 (9), 08/03/2021 21:00 (2), 08/03/2021 21:07 (7), 08/03/2021 21:21 (2), 11/20/2024 23:50 (24)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.