Microsoft Internet Explorer 7/8 on Win XP mshtml.dll second input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7/8 on Win XP and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function in the library mshtml.dll. The manipulation of the argument second results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2009-2655. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7/8 on Win XP (Web Browser). Affected is an unknown code in the library mshtml.dll. The manipulation of the argument second with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

mshtml.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and 8 on Windows XP SP3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by calling the JavaScript findText method with a crafted Unicode string in the first argument, and only one additional argument, as demonstrated by a second argument of -1.

The issue has been introduced in 07/27/2005. The weakness was disclosed 08/03/2009. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-2655. 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 and a public exploit are known.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1468 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 (52249), SecurityFocus (BID 35799†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23641†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 800861
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Internet Explorer findText() Unicode Parsing DoS Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2009-2655 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2655
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49242

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X-Force: 52249
SecurityFocus: 35799
Vulnerability Center: 23641 - Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and 8 Crafted Unicode String Remote DoS Vulnerability, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 12/07/2024 19:23
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (42), 05/07/2019 12:42 (18), 08/13/2021 09:41 (3), 08/13/2021 09:43 (7), 12/07/2024 19:23 (24)
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