Microsoft Windows XP .folder memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Microsoft Windows XP. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file .folder. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2004-2290. The attack requires being on the local network. Additionally, an exploit exists. Disabling the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows XP (Operating System) and classified as critical. This issue affects an unknown functionality of the file .folder. The manipulation 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. The summary by CVE is:

Microsoft Windows XP Explorer allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a HTML and script in a self-executing folder that references an executable file within the folder, which is automatically executed when a user accesses the folder.

The bug was discovered 01/25/2004. The weakness was released 01/25/2004 by http-equiv with malware.com (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lists.netsys.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2004-2290 since 08/04/2005. The attack can only be done within the local network. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a exploit are known.

An exploit has been developed in ZIP Archive. The exploit is available at malware.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at windowsupdate.microsoft.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (14924), SecurityFocus (BID 9487†), OSVDB (3711†), Secunia (SA10708†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1008843†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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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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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Disable
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Patch: windowsupdate.microsoft.com

Timelineinfo

01/25/2004 🔍
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01/26/2004 +1 days 🔍
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01/28/2004 +1 days 🔍
12/31/2004 +338 days 🔍
08/04/2005 +216 days 🔍
06/27/2019 +5075 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: lists.netsys.com
Researcher: http-equiv
Organization: malware.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2004-2290 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2290
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-491
X-Force: 14924 - Microsoft Windows XP folder containing HTML code and executable file code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 9487 - Microsoft Windows XP Explorer Self-Executing Folder Vulnerability
Secunia: 10708 - Windows XP Malicious Folder Automatic Code Execution Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 3711 - Microsoft Windows XP Malicious Folder Automatic Code Execution
SecurityTracker: 1008843

Entryinfo

Created: 01/28/2004 10:49
Updated: 06/27/2019 16:50
Changes: 01/28/2004 10:49 (79), 06/27/2019 16:50 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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