Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9. The impacted element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-0155. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 (Web Browser). Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing a deleted object, aka "VML Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

The issue has been introduced in 03/16/2010. The weakness was published 02/14/2012 (Website). The advisory is available at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-0155. 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. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 700 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 57944 , 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 100115 (Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (MS12-010)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 12065.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (72846), Tenable (57944), SecurityFocus (BID 51935†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-34468†). Similar entries are available at VDB-4641, VDB-4634, VDB-4638 and VDB-54546. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
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VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 57944
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OpenVAS ID: 902649
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Internet Explorer Multiple Vulnerabilities (2647516)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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12/13/2011 +636 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +1132 days 🔍
11/29/2021 +2443 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-0155 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0155
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60210

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X-Force: 72846
SecurityFocus: 51935
Vulnerability Center: 34468 - [MS12-010] Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 VML Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 11/29/2021 16:17
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (43), 05/07/2019 12:43 (22), 11/29/2021 16:04 (2), 11/29/2021 16:09 (7), 11/29/2021 16:17 (1)
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