Microsoft Internet Explorer up to 10 Integrity Process memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6/7/8/9/10 and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Integrity Process Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-1545. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6/7/8/9/10 (Web Browser). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown code of the component Integrity Process Handler. The manipulation 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 availability. CVE summarizes:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9, and 10 Consumer Preview, allows remote attackers to bypass Protected Mode or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) by leveraging access to a Low integrity process, as demonstrated by VUPEN during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2012.

The issue has been introduced in 03/16/2010. The weakness was presented 03/08/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at arstechnica.com. The public release happened without coordination with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-1545 since 03/09/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 723 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading to version 11 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (73870), OSVDB (80174†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-34795†). See VDB-4847 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Private
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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OpenVAS ID: 802708
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Internet Explorer Code Execution and DoS Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Internet Explorer 11

Timelineinfo

03/16/2010 🔍
03/08/2012 +723 days 🔍
03/09/2012 +1 days 🔍
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03/18/2012 +9 days 🔍
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04/03/2012 +15 days 🔍
03/22/2021 +3275 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: arstechnica.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-1545 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-1545
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4848

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X-Force: 73870
OSVDB: 80174 - Microsoft IE Protected Mode Bypass Low Integrity Process Handling Memory Corruption DoS
Vulnerability Center: 34795 - Microsoft Internet Explorer Remote DoS Vulnerability via Low Integrity Processes Leveraging, Medium

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

Created: 03/19/2012 09:51
Updated: 03/22/2021 08:10
Changes: 03/19/2012 09:51 (51), 04/07/2017 12:02 (16), 03/22/2021 08:10 (8)
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