Microsoft Windows up to XP/Server 2003 PCT Message memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Microsoft Windows up to XP/Server 2003. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component PCT Message Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2004-0120. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows up to XP/Server 2003 (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component PCT Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Microsoft Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) library, as used in Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via malformed SSL messages.

The bug was discovered 04/14/2004. The weakness was released 04/13/2004 by John Lampe with ISS X-Force as MS04-011 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). The advisory is shared at microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-0120 since 02/03/2004. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

After 1 days, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at lists.netsys.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 12204 (MS04-011: Microsoft Windows SSL Library Malformed Message Remote DoS (835732) (uncredentialed check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows, running in the context r and relying on port 443. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 90108 (Multiple Microsoft Windows Vulnerabilities (MS04-011)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch MS04-011 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at windowsupdate.microsoft.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 3486. In this case the pattern |16 03| is used for detection. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 2761.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15712), Exploit-DB (176), Tenable (12204), SecurityFocus (BID 10115†) and OSVDB (5260†). Additional details are provided at xforce.iss.net. Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-530, VDB-599, VDB-600 and VDB-603. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 12204
Nessus Name: MS04-011: Microsoft Windows SSL Library Malformed Message Remote DoS (835732) (uncredentialed check)
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OpenVAS ID: 101011
OpenVAS Name: MS04-011 security check
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: MS04-011

Snort ID: 3486
Snort Message: WEB-MISC SSLv3 invalid data version attempt
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS04-011
Researcher: John Lampe
Organization: ISS X-Force
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-0120 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0120
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-601

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X-Force: 15712 - Secure Sockets Layer message denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 10115 - Microsoft Windows SSL Library Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 11064 - Microsoft Windows 14 Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 5260 - Microsoft Windows SSL Library Malformed Message Remote DoS
SecurityTracker: 1009777
Vulnerability Center: 4115 - [MS04-011] DoS in Microsoft Secure Sockets Layer Library, High

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

Created: 04/14/2004 13:01
Updated: 01/02/2025 12:31
Changes: 04/14/2004 13:01 (114), 06/28/2019 09:14 (3), 01/02/2025 12:31 (16)
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Cache ID: 216:D65:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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