Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 URL AddFavorite first memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7. The impacted element is the function AddFavorite of the component URL Handler. Such manipulation of the argument first leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2009-2433. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 (Web Browser). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function AddFavorite of the component URL Handler. The manipulation of the argument first with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Stack-based buffer overflow in the AddFavorite method in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via a long URL in the first argument.

The issue has been introduced in 07/27/2005. The weakness was presented 07/10/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-2433. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1444 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (51637), SecurityFocus (BID 35620†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23305†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 800910
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Internet Explorer Buffer Overflow Vulnerability - Jul09
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2009-2433 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2433
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-48968

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X-Force: 51637
SecurityFocus: 35620 - Microsoft Internet Explorer 'AddFavorite' Method Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 23305 - Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and 8 AddFavorite Method Remote DoS Vulnerability, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 23:38
Updated: 12/03/2024 04:00
Changes: 03/17/2015 23:38 (60), 04/07/2017 12:09 (12), 08/12/2021 10:49 (3), 12/03/2024 04:00 (17)
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