Microsoft Windows 7/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista/XP code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Microsoft Windows 7/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista/XP. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2012-0175. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows 7/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista/XP (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. 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:

The Shell in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1, and Windows 7 Gold and SP1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted name for a (1) file or (2) directory, aka "Command Injection Vulnerability."

The weakness was published 07/10/2012 by Adi Cohen with IBM Security Systems - Application Security as MS12-048 as confirmed bulletin (Microsoft Technet). The advisory is available at technet.microsoft.com. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-0175 since 12/13/2011. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/21/2025). This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 59911 (MS12-048: Vulnerability in Windows Shell Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2691442)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 90818 (Microsoft Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (MS12-048)).

Applying the patch MS12-048 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at technet.microsoft.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 12702.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (76703), Tenable (59911), SecurityFocus (BID 54307†), OSVDB (83656†) and Secunia (SA49873†). Similar entries are available at VDB-5654, VDB-5653 and VDB-5652. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Access: Private
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 59911
Nessus Name: MS12-048: Vulnerability in Windows Shell Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2691442)
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OpenVAS ID: 902845
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Windows Shell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (2691442)
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Patch: MS12-048
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS12-048
Researcher: Adi Cohen
Organization: IBM Security Systems - Application Security
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-0175 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0175
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-5650

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X-Force: 76703
SecurityFocus: 54307
Secunia: 49873 - Microsoft Windows Shell Command Injection Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 83656
Vulnerability Center: 35528 - [MS12-048] Microsoft Windows Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability via a Crafted Name, Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20140213
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/12/2012 16:07
Updated: 01/21/2025 23:47
Changes: 07/12/2012 16:07 (52), 08/19/2018 19:51 (33), 03/26/2021 08:49 (8), 03/26/2021 08:52 (1), 01/05/2025 03:36 (16), 01/21/2025 23:47 (12)
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