Vulnerabilities > CVE-2009-0230 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls vulnerability in Microsoft products

047910
CVSS 9.0 - CRITICAL
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
SINGLE
Confidentiality impact
COMPLETE
Integrity impact
COMPLETE
Availability impact
COMPLETE
network
low complexity
microsoft
CWE-264
critical
nessus

Summary

The Windows Print Spooler in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a crafted RPC message that triggers loading of a DLL file from an arbitrary directory, aka "Print Spooler Load Library 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_idMS09-022
bulletin_url
date2009-06-09T00:00:00
impactRemote Code Execution
knowledgebase_id961501
knowledgebase_url
severityCritical
titleVulnerabilities in Windows Print Spooler Could Allow Remote Code Execution

Nessus

NASL familyWindows : Microsoft Bulletins
NASL idSMB_NT_MS09-022.NASL
descriptionThe version of the Print Spooler service on the remote Windows host is affected by one or more of the following vulnerabilities : - A buffer overflow vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges. (CVE-2009-0228) - Using a specially crafted separator page, a local user can read or print any file on the affected system. (CVE-2009-0229) - Using a specially crafted RPC message, a user who has the
last seen2020-06-01
modified2020-06-02
plugin id39344
published2009-06-10
reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2009-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/39344
titleMS09-022: Vulnerabilities in Windows Print Spooler Could Allow Remote Code Execution (961501)
code
#
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#


include("compat.inc");


if (description)
{
  script_id(39344);
  script_version("1.24");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/11/15 20:50:30");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2009-0228", "CVE-2009-0229", "CVE-2009-0230");
  script_bugtraq_id(35206, 35208, 35209);
  script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS09-022");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"961501");

  script_name(english:"MS09-022: Vulnerabilities in Windows Print Spooler Could Allow Remote Code Execution (961501)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks version of Localspl.dll");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"Arbitrary code can be executed on the remote host due to a flaw in the
Spooler service.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of the Print Spooler service on the remote Windows host is
affected by one or more of the following vulnerabilities :

  - A buffer overflow vulnerability could allow an
    unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary
    code with SYSTEM privileges. (CVE-2009-0228)

  - Using a specially crafted separator page, a local user
    can read or print any file on the affected system.
    (CVE-2009-0229)

  - Using a specially crafted RPC message, a user who has
    the 'Manage Printer' privilege can have the spooler
    load an arbitrary DLL and thereby execute arbitrary
    code with elevated privileges. (CVE-2009-0230)");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2009/ms09-022");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows 2000, XP, 2003,
Vista and 2008.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  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_core", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_canvas", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"canvas_package", value:'CANVAS');
  script_cwe_id(119, 200, 264);

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2009/06/09");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2009/06/09");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2009/06/10");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:microsoft:windows");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows : Microsoft Bulletins");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2009-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");

  script_dependencies("smb_hotfixes.nasl", "ms_bulletin_checks_possible.nasl");
  script_require_keys("SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible");
  script_require_ports(139, 445, 'Host/patch_management_checks');

  exit(0);
}


include("audit.inc");
include("smb_func.inc");
include("smb_hotfixes.inc");
include("smb_hotfixes_fcheck.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible");

bulletin = 'MS09-022';
kb = "961501";

kbs = make_list(kb);
if (get_kb_item("Host/patch_management_checks")) hotfix_check_3rd_party(bulletin:bulletin, kbs:kbs, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);


get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/Registry/Enumerated");
get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/WindowsVersion", exit_code:1);

if (hotfix_check_sp_range(win2k:'4,5', xp:'2,3', win2003:'2', vista:'0,2') <= 0) audit(AUDIT_OS_SP_NOT_VULN);

rootfile = hotfix_get_systemroot();
if (!rootfile) exit(1, "Failed to get the system root.");

share = hotfix_path2share(path:rootfile);
if (!is_accessible_share(share:share)) audit(AUDIT_SHARE_FAIL, share);

if (
  # Vista / Windows 2008
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0", sp:2, file:"Localspl.dll", version:"6.0.6002.22120", min_version:"6.0.6002.20000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0", sp:2, file:"Localspl.dll", version:"6.0.6002.18024",                               dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0", sp:1, file:"Localspl.dll", version:"6.0.6001.22417", min_version:"6.0.6001.20000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0", sp:1, file:"Localspl.dll", version:"6.0.6001.18247",                               dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0", sp:0, file:"Localspl.dll", version:"6.0.6000.21045", min_version:"6.0.6000.20000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0", sp:0, file:"Localspl.dll", version:"6.0.6000.16850",                               dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||

  # Windows 2003
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.2", sp:2, file:"Localspl.dll", version:"5.2.3790.4509", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||

  # Windows XP
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.1", sp:3,             file:"Localspl.dll", version:"5.1.2600.5809", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.1", sp:2, arch:"x64", file:"Localspl.dll", version:"5.2.3790.4509", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.1", sp:2, arch:"x86", file:"Localspl.dll", version:"5.1.2600.3569", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||

  # Windows 2000
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.0", file:"Localspl.dll", version:"5.0.2195.7296", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb)
)
{
  set_kb_item(name:"SMB/Missing/"+bulletin, value:TRUE);
  hotfix_security_hole();
  hotfix_check_fversion_end();
  exit(0);
}
else
{
  hotfix_check_fversion_end();
  audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, 'affected');
}

Oval

accepted2014-03-03T04:01:15.893-05:00
classvulnerability
contributors
  • nameDragos Prisaca
    organizationGideon Technologies, Inc.
  • nameDragos Prisaca
    organizationSymantec Corporation
  • nameDragos Prisaca
    organizationSymantec Corporation
  • nameJosh Turpin
    organizationSymantec Corporation
  • nameMaria Mikhno
    organizationALTX-SOFT
definition_extensions
  • commentMicrosoft Windows 2000 SP4 or later is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:229
  • commentMicrosoft Windows XP (x86) SP2 is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:754
  • commentMicrosoft Windows XP (x86) SP3 is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:5631
  • commentMicrosoft Windows XP x64 Edition SP2 is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:4193
  • commentMicrosoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 (x86) is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:1935
  • commentMicrosoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 (x64) is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:2161
  • commentMicrosoft Windows Server 2003 (ia64) SP2 is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:1442
  • commentMicrosoft Windows Vista (32-bit) is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:1282
  • commentMicrosoft Windows Vista x64 Edition is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:2041
  • commentMicrosoft Windows Vista (32-bit) Service Pack 1 is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:4873
  • commentMicrosoft Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1 is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:5254
  • commentMicrosoft Windows Server 2008 (32-bit) is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:4870
  • commentMicrosoft Windows Server 2008 (64-bit) is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:5356
  • commentMicrosoft Windows Server 2008 (ia-64) is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:5667
  • commentMicrosoft Windows Vista (32-bit) Service Pack 2 is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:6124
  • commentMicrosoft Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:5594
  • commentMicrosoft Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:6216
  • commentMicrosoft Windows Server 2008 (32-bit) Service Pack 2 is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:5653
  • commentMicrosoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium-Based Edition Service Pack 2 is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:6150
descriptionThe Windows Print Spooler in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista Gold, SP1, and SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a crafted RPC message that triggers loading of a DLL file from an arbitrary directory, aka "Print Spooler Load Library Vulnerability."
familywindows
idoval:org.mitre.oval:def:6287
statusaccepted
submitted2009-06-09T14:00:00
titlePrint Spooler Load Library Vulnerability
version76

Seebug

bulletinFamilyexploit
descriptionBUGTRAQ ID: 35209 CVE(CAN) ID: CVE-2009-0230 Microsoft Windows是微软发布的非常流行的操作系统。 Windows打印后台处理程序没有正确地验证可能加载DLL的路径。如果远程攻击者将恶意的DLL存储在了打印后台程序可访问的位置上然后向受影响的系统发送了特制的RPC消息的话,就可能导致打印后台程序加载恶意的DLL并以提升的权限执行代码。 Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista SP2 Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 Microsoft Windows 2000SP4 厂商补丁: Microsoft --------- Microsoft已经为此发布了一个安全公告(MS09-022)以及相应补丁: MS09-022:Vulnerabilities in Windows Print Spooler Could Allow Remote Code Execution (961501) 链接:<a href="http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-022.mspx?pf=true" target="_blank" rel=external nofollow>http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-022.mspx?pf=true</a>
idSSV:11605
last seen2017-11-19
modified2009-06-13
published2009-06-13
reporterRoot
titleMirosoft Windows打印后台程序DLL库加载漏洞(MS09-022)