Vulnerabilities > CVE-2008-4252 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls vulnerability in Microsoft products

047910
CVSS 8.5 - HIGH
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
MEDIUM
Privileges required
SINGLE
Confidentiality impact
COMPLETE
Integrity impact
COMPLETE
Availability impact
COMPLETE
network
microsoft
CWE-264
nessus

Summary

The DataGrid ActiveX control in Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 and Visual FoxPro 8.0 SP1 and 9.0 SP1 and SP2 does not properly handle errors during access to incorrectly initialized objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document, related to corruption of the "system state," aka "DataGrid Control Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Accessing, Modifying or Executing Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's configuration that allows an attacker to either directly access an executable file, for example through shell access; or in a possible worst case allows an attacker to upload a file and then execute it. Web servers, ftp servers, and message oriented middleware systems which have many integration points are particularly vulnerable, because both the programmers and the administrators must be in synch regarding the interfaces and the correct privileges for each interface.
  • Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files
    An attack of this type exploits a system's trust in configuration and resource files, when the executable loads the resource (such as an image file or configuration file) the attacker has modified the file to either execute malicious code directly or manipulate the target process (e.g. application server) to execute based on the malicious configuration parameters. Since systems are increasingly interrelated mashing up resources from local and remote sources the possibility of this attack occurring is high. The attack can be directed at a client system, such as causing buffer overrun through loading seemingly benign image files, as in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-028 where specially crafted JPEG files could cause a buffer overrun once loaded into the browser. Another example targets clients reading pdf files. In this case the attacker simply appends javascript to the end of a legitimate url for a pdf (http://www.gnucitizen.org/blog/danger-danger-danger/) http://path/to/pdf/file.pdf#whatever_name_you_want=javascript:your_code_here The client assumes that they are reading a pdf, but the attacker has modified the resource and loaded executable javascript into the client's browser process. The attack can also target server processes. The attacker edits the resource or configuration file, for example a web.xml file used to configure security permissions for a J2EE app server, adding role name "public" grants all users with the public role the ability to use the administration functionality. The server trusts its configuration file to be correct, but when they are manipulated, the attacker gains full control.
  • Blue Boxing
    This type of attack against older telephone switches and trunks has been around for decades. A tone is sent by an adversary to impersonate a supervisor signal which has the effect of rerouting or usurping command of the line. While the US infrastructure proper may not contain widespread vulnerabilities to this type of attack, many companies are connected globally through call centers and business process outsourcing. These international systems may be operated in countries which have not upgraded Telco infrastructure and so are vulnerable to Blue boxing. Blue boxing is a result of failure on the part of the system to enforce strong authorization for administrative functions. While the infrastructure is different than standard current applications like web applications, there are historical lessons to be learned to upgrade the access control for administrative functions.
  • Restful Privilege Elevation
    Rest uses standard HTTP (Get, Put, Delete) style permissions methods, but these are not necessarily correlated generally with back end programs. Strict interpretation of HTTP get methods means that these HTTP Get services should not be used to delete information on the server, but there is no access control mechanism to back up this logic. This means that unless the services are properly ACL'd and the application's service implementation are following these guidelines then an HTTP request can easily execute a delete or update on the server side. The attacker identifies a HTTP Get URL such as http://victimsite/updateOrder, which calls out to a program to update orders on a database or other resource. The URL is not idempotent so the request can be submitted multiple times by the attacker, additionally, the attacker may be able to exploit the URL published as a Get method that actually performs updates (instead of merely retrieving data). This may result in malicious or inadvertent altering of data on the server.
  • Target Programs with Elevated Privileges
    This attack targets programs running with elevated privileges. The attacker would try to leverage a bug in the running program and get arbitrary code to execute with elevated privileges. For instance an attacker would look for programs that write to the system directories or registry keys (such as HKLM, which stores a number of critical Windows environment variables). These programs are typically running with elevated privileges and have usually not been designed with security in mind. Such programs are excellent exploit targets because they yield lots of power when they break. The malicious user try to execute its code at the same level as a privileged system call.

Msbulletin

bulletin_idMS08-070
bulletin_url
date2008-12-09T00:00:00
impactRemote Code Execution
knowledgebase_id932349
knowledgebase_url
severityCritical
titleVulnerabilities in Visual Basic 6.0 Runtime Extended Files (ActiveX Controls) Could Allow Remote Code Execution

Nessus

  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idSMB_KB_960715.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host is missing a list of kill bits for ActiveX controls that are known to contain vulnerabilities. If these ActiveX controls are ever installed on the remote host, either now or in the future, they would expose it to various security issues.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id35634
    published2009-02-11
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2009-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/35634
    titleMS KB960715: Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
     script_id(35634);
     script_version("1.32");
     script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/11/15 20:50:28");
    
     script_cve_id(
      "CVE-2008-4252",
      "CVE-2008-4253",
      "CVE-2008-4254",
      "CVE-2008-4255",
      "CVE-2008-4256",
      "CVE-2009-0305"
     );
     script_bugtraq_id(33663);
     script_xref(name:"IAVA", value:"2008-A-0088");
     script_xref(name:"IAVA", value:"2009-A-0016");
     script_xref(name:"IAVB", value:"2009-B-0009");
     script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"960715");
    
     script_name(english:"MS KB960715: Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits");
     script_summary(english:"Determines if the newest kill bits are set");
    
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "The remote Windows host is missing a security update containing
    ActiveX kill bits.");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "The remote host is missing a list of kill bits for ActiveX controls
    that are known to contain vulnerabilities. 
    
    If these ActiveX controls are ever installed on the remote host,
    either now or in the future, they would expose it to various security
    issues.");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityAdvisories/2009/960715");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
    "Microsoft has released an advisory for KB960715.");
     script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P");
     script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_canvas", value:"true");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"canvas_package", value:'D2ExploitPack');
     script_cwe_id(119, 189, 264, 399);
    
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2009/02/11");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe",value:"cpe:/o:microsoft:windows");
     script_set_attribute(attribute:"stig_severity", value:"I");
     script_end_attributes();
     
     script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
     
     script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2009-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
     script_family(english:"Windows");
     
     script_dependencies("smb_hotfixes.nasl");
     script_require_keys("SMB/Registry/Enumerated", "SMB/WindowsVersion");
     script_require_ports(139, 445);
     exit(0);
    }
    
    
    include("smb_func.inc");
    include("smb_hotfixes.inc");
    include("smb_activex_func.inc");
    
    
    if (!get_kb_item("SMB/Registry/Enumerated")) exit(0, "The 'SMB/Registry/Enumerated' KB item is missing.");
    if (hotfix_check_sp(win2k:6, xp:4, win2003:3, vista:2) <= 0)
      exit(0, "The host is not affected based on its version / service pack.");
    if (hotfix_check_server_core() == 1) exit(0, "Windows Server Core installs are not affected.");
    if (activex_init() != ACX_OK) exit(1, "Unable to initialize the ActiveX API.");
    
    
    # Test each control.
    info = "";
    clsids = make_list(
      "{FFBB3F3B-0A5A-4106-BE53-DFE1E2340CB1}",
      "{4788DE08-3552-49EA-AC8C-233DA52523B9}",
      "{1E216240-1B7D-11CF-9D53-00AA003C9CB6}",
      "{3A2B370C-BA0A-11d1-B137-0000F8753F5D}",
      "{B09DE715-87C1-11d1-8BE3-0000F8754DA1}",
      "{cde57a43-8b86-11d0-b3c6-00a0c90aea82}",
      "{6262d3a0-531b-11cf-91f6-c2863c385e30}",
      "{0ECD9B64-23AA-11d0-B351-00A0C9055D8E}",
      "{C932BA85-4374-101B-A56C-00AA003668DC}",
      "{248dd896-bb45-11cf-9abc-0080c7e7b78d}"
    );
    
    foreach clsid (clsids)
    {
      if (activex_get_killbit(clsid:clsid) == 0)
      {
        info += '  ' + clsid + '\n';
        if (!thorough_tests) break;
      }
    }
    activex_end();
    
    
    if (info)
    {
      if (report_verbosity > 0)
      {
        if (max_index(split(info)) > 1) s = "s";
        else s = "";
    
        report = string(
          "\n",
          "The kill bit has not been set for the following control", s, " :\n",
          "\n",
          info
        );
    
        if (!thorough_tests)
        {
          report = string(
            report,
            "\n",
            "Note that Nessus did not check whether there were other kill bits\n",
            "that have not been set because the 'Perofrm thorough tests' setting\n",
            "was not enabled when this scan was run.\n"
          );
        }
        security_warning(port:kb_smb_transport(), extra:report);
      }
      else security_warning(kb_smb_transport());
    }
    
  • NASL familyWindows : Microsoft Bulletins
    NASL idSMB_NT_MS08-070.NASL
    descriptionThe remote host contains a version of the ActiveX control for Visual Basic 6.0 Runtime Extended Files that may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host by constructing a malicious web page and enticing a victim to visit it. Note that this control may have been included with Visual Studio or FoxPro or as part of a third-party application created by one of those products.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id35069
    published2008-12-10
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2008-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/35069
    titleMS08-070: Vulnerabilities in Visual Basic 6.0 ActiveX Controls Could Allow Remote Code Execution (932349)

Oval

accepted2012-11-12T04:00:34.888-05:00
classvulnerability
contributors
  • nameSudhir Gandhe
    organizationSecure Elements, Inc.
  • namePradeep R B
    organizationSecPod Technologies
  • namePradeep R B
    organizationSecPod Technologies
definition_extensions
  • commentMicrosoft Visual FoxPro is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:14198
  • commentMicrosoft Visual Basic 6.0 is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:15369
descriptionThe DataGrid ActiveX control in Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 and Visual FoxPro 8.0 SP1 and 9.0 SP1 and SP2 does not properly handle errors during access to incorrectly initialized objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document, related to corruption of the "system state," aka "DataGrid Control Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
familywindows
idoval:org.mitre.oval:def:5894
statusaccepted
submitted2008-12-09T13:31:00
titleDataGrid Control Memory Corruption Vulnerability
version68