Samsung KIES 2.3.2.12074 ActiveX Control MASetupCaller.dll code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Samsung KIES 2.3.2.12074 and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function in the library MASetupCaller.dll of the component ActiveX Control. Performing a manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2012-2990. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Samsung KIES 2.3.2.12074. This affects an unknown part in the library MASetupCaller.dll of the component ActiveX Control. 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. The summary by CVE is:

The MASetupCaller ActiveX control before 1.4.2012.508 in MASetupCaller.dll in MarkAny ContentSAFER, as distributed in Samsung KIES before 2.3.2.12074_13_13, does not properly implement unspecified methods, which allows remote attackers to download an arbitrary program onto a client machine, and execute this program, via a crafted HTML document.

The weakness was published 08/24/2012 by Will Dormann as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-2990 since 05/30/2012. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/11/2024). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 63268 (MarkAny Content SAFER ActiveX Arbitrary Download and Execution), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows.

Upgrading to version 2.3.2.12074 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (77974), Tenable (63268), SecurityFocus (BID 55192†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36044†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 63268
Nessus Name: MarkAny Content SAFER ActiveX Arbitrary Download and Execution
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: KIES 2.3.2.12074

Timelineinfo

05/30/2012 🔍
08/23/2012 +85 days 🔍
08/23/2012 +0 days 🔍
08/24/2012 +1 days 🔍
08/24/2012 +0 days 🔍
09/03/2012 +10 days 🔍
12/14/2012 +102 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +829 days 🔍
08/11/2024 +3429 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: Will Dormann
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2012-2990 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2990
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61785
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X-Force: 77974
SecurityFocus: 55192 - MarkAny ContentSAFER 'MASetupCaller' ActiveX Control Multiple Insecure Method Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 36044 - MASetupCaller ActiveX Control Allows to Download and Execute Programs via a Crafted HTML Document, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 08/11/2024 02:01
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (57), 04/16/2017 11:19 (10), 12/12/2021 10:09 (3), 08/11/2024 02:01 (15)
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Cache ID: 216:0A1:103

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

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