Microsoft Windows 8/RT/Server 2012 HTTP.sys memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows 8/RT/Server 2012. Affected is an unknown function of the file HTTP.sys. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2013-1305. Moreover, an exploit is present. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows 8/RT/Server 2012 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file HTTP.sys. 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 availability. CVE summarizes:

HTTP.sys in Microsoft Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and Windows RT allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted HTTP header, aka "HTTP.sys Denial of Service Vulnerability."

The weakness was disclosed 05/14/2013 by Marok Kroemeke with ZDI as MS13-039 as confirmed bulletin (Microsoft Technet). The advisory is available at technet.microsoft.com. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-1305 since 01/12/2013. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a private exploit are known. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/28/2024).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 66414 (MS13-039: Vulnerability in HTTP.sys Could Allow Denial of Service (2829254)), 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 90884 (Microsoft Windows HTTP.sys Denial of Service Vulnerability (MS13-039)).

Applying the patch MS13-039 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 12913.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (66414), OSVDB (93300†), Secunia (SA53340†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-39575†). Additional details are provided at nakedsecurity.sophos.com. The entries VDB-8711, VDB-8712, VDB-8713 and VDB-8714 are pretty similar. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 66414
Nessus Name: MS13-039: Vulnerability in HTTP.sys Could Allow Denial of Service (2829254)
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OpenVAS ID: 903209
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Windows HTTP.sys Denial of Service Vulnerability (2829254)
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Patch: MS13-039
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS13-039
Researcher: Marok Kroemeke
Organization: ZDI
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-1305 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-1305
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8722

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Secunia: 53340 - Microsoft Windows HTTP.sys Denial of Service Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 93300 - Microsoft Windows HTTP Protocol Stack (HTTP.sys) Crafted HTTP Header Handling Infinite Loop Remote DoS
Vulnerability Center: 39575 - [MS13-039] Microsoft Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 Remote Denial of Service via a Maliciously Crafted HTTP Header, High

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

Created: 05/15/2013 16:16
Updated: 12/28/2024 00:45
Changes: 05/15/2013 16:16 (52), 07/08/2015 18:04 (29), 05/11/2021 12:10 (8), 05/11/2021 12:18 (1), 12/28/2024 00:45 (17)
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