Microsoft Windows unlzh.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows and classified as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the file unlzh.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2009-1216. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System) (the affected version is unknown). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the file unlzh.c. 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:

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in (1) unlzh.c and (2) unpack.c in the gzip libraries in Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Windows Services for UNIX 3.0 and 3.5, and the Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications (SUA); as used in gunzip, gzip, pack, pcat, and unpack 7.x before 7.0.1701.48, 8.x before 8.0.1969.62, and 9.x before 9.0.3790.2076; allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

The weakness was shared 04/01/2009 with Microsoft (Website). The advisory is shared for download at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-1216 since 04/01/2009. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/18/2018).

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (49435), SecurityFocus (BID 34258†), Secunia (SA34428†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1021937†). The entry VDB-47465 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.7

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 8.7
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/23/2009 🔍
03/26/2009 +3 days 🔍
04/01/2009 +6 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2176 days 🔍
09/18/2018 +1281 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Organization: Microsoft
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2009-1216 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-1216
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-47464
X-Force: 49435 - Microsoft Windows unlzh.c and unpack.c gzip code execution
SecurityFocus: 34258 - Microsoft Windows Services for UNIX / Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 34428
SecurityTracker: 1021937
Vupen: ADV-2009-0849

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 09/18/2018 08:32
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (56), 09/18/2018 08:32 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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