VDB-9259 · OSVDB 94507 · GCVE-100-9259

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.00.5730.13/8.00.6001.18702 Javascript denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.00.5730.13/8.00.6001.18702. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Javascript Handler. This manipulation causes denial of service. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.00.5730.13/8.00.6001.18702 (Web Browser). It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component Javascript Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was shared 06/15/2013 by MustLive as not defined mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). It is possible to read the advisory at seclists.org. The vendor was not involved in the public release. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at seclists.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (94507†). The entry VDB-9256 is related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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06/15/2013 🔍
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06/25/2013 +10 days 🔍
05/07/2019 +2142 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: seclists.org
Researcher: MustLive
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9259
OSVDB: 94507 - Microsoft IE Infinite Loop DoS

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 06/25/2013 15:26
Updated: 05/07/2019 12:38
Changes: 06/25/2013 15:26 (49), 05/07/2019 12:38 (2)
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