Microsoft Internet Explorer 7/8 mshtmled.dll code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7/8. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality in the library mshtmled.dll. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2010-3329. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7/8 (Web Browser). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality in the library mshtmled.dll. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

mshtmled.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and 8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Office document that causes the HtmlDlgHelper class destructor to access uninitialized memory, aka "Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

The issue has been introduced in 03/05/2008. The weakness was published 10/13/2010 as MS10-071 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared for download at technet.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-3329. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

It is possible to download the exploit at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 952 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 49948 , which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 100091 (Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (MS10-071)).

Applying the patch MS10-071 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at technet.microsoft.com. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 10531.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (49948), SecurityFocus (BID 43706†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-27627†). Similar entries are available at VDB-4172, VDB-4197, VDB-55002 and VDB-55001. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Access: Public
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Nessus ID: 49948
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OpenVAS ID: 901162
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Vulnerabilities (2360131)
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Patch: MS10-071
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS10-071
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2010-3329 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-3329
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-55000

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SecurityFocus: 43706
Vulnerability Center: 27627 - [MS10-071] Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and 8 Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 06/30/2024 09:24
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (46), 04/07/2017 12:10 (22), 09/26/2021 19:37 (3), 09/26/2021 19:45 (7), 09/26/2021 19:52 (1), 06/30/2024 09:24 (23)
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