Vulnerabilities > CVE-2009-2564 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls vulnerability in multiple products

047910
CVSS 7.2 - HIGH
Attack vector
LOCAL
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
COMPLETE
Integrity impact
COMPLETE
Availability impact
COMPLETE
local
low complexity
nos-microsystems
adobe
corel
CWE-264
nessus
exploit available

Summary

NOS Microsystems getPlus Download Manager, as used in Adobe Reader 1.6.2.36 and possibly other versions, Corel getPlus Download Manager before 1.5.0.48, and possibly other products, installs NOS\bin\getPlus_HelperSvc.exe with insecure permissions (Everyone:Full Control), which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges by replacing getPlus_HelperSvc.exe with a Trojan horse program, as demonstrated by use of getPlus Download Manager within Adobe Reader. NOTE: within Adobe Reader, the scope of this issue is limited because the program is deleted and the associated service is not automatically launched after a successful installation and reboot.

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.

Exploit-Db

  • descriptionAdobe Acrobat 9.1.2 NOS Local Privilege Escalation Exploit. CVE-2009-2564. Local exploit for windows platform
    idEDB-ID:9223
    last seen2016-02-01
    modified2009-07-21
    published2009-07-21
    reporterJeremy Brown
    sourcehttps://www.exploit-db.com/download/9223/
    titleAdobe Acrobat 9.1.2 - NOS Local Privilege Escalation Exploit
  • descriptionAdobe related service (getPlus_HelperSvc.exe) Local Privilege Escalation. CVE-2009-2564. Local exploit for windows platform
    fileexploits/windows/local/9199.txt
    idEDB-ID:9199
    last seen2016-02-01
    modified2009-07-20
    platformwindows
    port
    published2009-07-20
    reporterNine:Situations:Group
    sourcehttps://www.exploit-db.com/download/9199/
    titleAdobe Related Service - getPlus_HelperSvc.exe Local Privilege Escalation
    typelocal

Nessus

  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idADOBE_READER_APSB09-15.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Adobe Reader installed on the remote host is earlier than 9.2 / 8.1.7 / 7.1.4. Such versions are potentially affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - A heap overflow vulnerability. (CVE-2009-3459) - A memory corruption issue. (CVE-2009-2985) - Multiple heap overflow vulnerabilities. (CVE-2009-2986) - An invalid array index issue that could lead to code execution. (CVE-2009-2990) - Multiple input validation vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution. (CVE-2009-2993) - A buffer overflow issue. (CVE-2009-2994) - A heap overflow vulnerability. (CVE-2009-2997) - An input validation issue that could lead to code execution. (CVE-2009-2998) - An input validation issue that could lead to code execution. (CVE-2009-3458) - A memory corruption issue that leads to a denial of service. (CVE-2009-2983) - An integer overflow that leads to a denial of service. (CVE-2009-2980) - A memory corruption issue that leads to a denial of service. (CVE-2009-2996) - An input validation issue that could lead to a bypass of Trust Manager restrictions. (CVE-2009-2981) - A certificate is used that, if compromised, could be used in a social engineering attack. (CVE-2009-2982) - A stack overflow issue that could lead to a denial of service. (CVE-2009-3431) - A XMP-XML entity expansion issue that could lead to a denial of service attack. (CVE-2009-2979) - A remote denial of service issue in the ActiveX control. (CVE-2009-2987) - An input validation issue. (CVE-2009-2988) - An input validation issue specific to the ActiveX control. (CVE-2009-2992) - A third-party web download product is used that could lead to a local privilege escalation. (CVE-2009-2564) - A cross-site scripting issue when the browser plugin in used with Google Chrome and Opera browsers. (CVE-2007-0048, CVE-2007-0045)
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id42120
    published2009-10-14
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2009-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/42120
    titleAdobe Reader < 9.2 / 8.1.7 / 7.1.4 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB09-15)
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    
    if (NASL_LEVEL < 3000) exit(0);
    include('compat.inc');
    
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(42120);
      script_version("1.25");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/06/27 18:42:27");
    
      script_cve_id(
        "CVE-2007-0048",
        "CVE-2007-0045",
        "CVE-2009-2564",
        "CVE-2009-2979",
        "CVE-2009-2980",
        "CVE-2009-2981",
        "CVE-2009-2982",
        "CVE-2009-2983",
        "CVE-2009-2986",
        "CVE-2009-2987",
        "CVE-2009-2988",
        "CVE-2009-2990",
        "CVE-2009-2991",
        "CVE-2009-2992",
        "CVE-2009-2993",
        "CVE-2009-2994",
        "CVE-2009-2996",
        "CVE-2009-2997",
        "CVE-2009-2998",
        "CVE-2009-3431",
        "CVE-2009-3458",
        "CVE-2009-3459"
      );
      script_bugtraq_id(
        21858,
        35740,
        36600,
        36664,
        36665,
        36667,
        36668,
        36669,
        36671,
        36677,
        36678,
        36680,
        36681,
        36682,
        36683,
        36686,
        36687,
        36688,
        36689,
        36690,
        36692,
        36695
      );
      script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"36983");
    
      script_name(english:"Adobe Reader < 9.2 / 8.1.7 / 7.1.4  Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB09-15)");
      script_summary(english:"Checks version of Adobe Reader");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "The PDF file viewer on the remote Windows host is affected by a
    memory corruption vulnerability."  );
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "The version of Adobe Reader installed on the remote host is earlier
    than 9.2 / 8.1.7 / 7.1.4.  Such versions are potentially affected by
    multiple vulnerabilities :
    
      - A heap overflow vulnerability. (CVE-2009-3459)
    
      - A memory corruption issue. (CVE-2009-2985)
    
      - Multiple heap overflow vulnerabilities. (CVE-2009-2986)
    
      - An invalid array index issue that could lead to code
        execution. (CVE-2009-2990)
    
      - Multiple input validation vulnerabilities that could
        lead to code execution. (CVE-2009-2993)
    
      - A buffer overflow issue. (CVE-2009-2994)
    
      - A heap overflow vulnerability. (CVE-2009-2997)
    
      - An input validation issue that could lead to code
        execution. (CVE-2009-2998)
    
      - An input validation issue that could lead to code
        execution. (CVE-2009-3458)
    
      - A memory corruption issue that leads to a denial of
        service. (CVE-2009-2983)
    
      - An integer overflow that leads to a denial of service.
        (CVE-2009-2980)
    
      - A memory corruption issue that leads to a denial of
        service. (CVE-2009-2996)
    
      - An input validation issue that could lead to a bypass
        of Trust Manager restrictions. (CVE-2009-2981)
    
      - A certificate is used that, if compromised, could be used
        in a social engineering attack. (CVE-2009-2982)
    
      - A stack overflow issue that could lead to a denial of
        service. (CVE-2009-3431)
    
      - A XMP-XML entity expansion issue that could lead to a
        denial of service attack. (CVE-2009-2979)
    
      - A remote denial of service issue in the ActiveX control.
        (CVE-2009-2987)
    
      - An input validation issue. (CVE-2009-2988)
    
      - An input validation issue specific to the ActiveX
        control. (CVE-2009-2992)
    
      - A third-party web download product is used that could
        lead to a local privilege escalation. (CVE-2009-2564)
    
      - A cross-site scripting issue when the browser plugin in
        used with Google Chrome and Opera browsers.
        (CVE-2007-0048, CVE-2007-0045)" );
    
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:'see_also',
        value:'http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.html'
      );
      script_set_attribute(
        attribute:'solution',
        value:'Upgrade to Adobe Reader 9.2 / 8.1.7 / 7.1.4 or later.'
      );
      script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
      script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:H/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:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'Adobe FlateDecode Stream Predictor 02 Integer Overflow');
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");
      script_cwe_id(20, 119, 189, 264, 310, 399);
    script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2009/10/09");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2009/10/13");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2009/10/14");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:adobe:acrobat_reader");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:'Windows');
    
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2009-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
    
      script_dependencies('adobe_reader_installed.nasl');
      script_require_keys('SMB/Acroread/Version');
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    
    include('global_settings.inc');
    
    
    info = NULL;
    vers = get_kb_list('SMB/Acroread/Version');
    if (isnull(vers)) exit(0, 'The "SMB/Acroread/Version" KB item is missing.');
    
    foreach version (vers)
    {
      ver = split(version, sep:'.', keep:FALSE);
      for (i=0; i<max_index(ver); i++)
        ver[i] = int(ver[i]);
    
      if  ( 
        ver[0] < 7 ||
        (
          ver[0] == 7 &&
          (
            ver[1] < 1 ||
            (ver[1] == 1 && ver[2] < 4)
          )
        ) ||
        (
          ver[0] == 8 &&
          (
            ver[1] < 1 ||
            (ver[1] == 1 && ver[2] < 7)
          )
        ) ||
        (
          ver[0] == 9 &&  ver[1] < 2
        )
      )
      {
        path = get_kb_item('SMB/Acroread/'+version+'/Path');
        if (isnull(path)) exit(1, 'The "SMB/Acroread/'+version+'/Path" KB item is missing.');
    
        verui = get_kb_item('SMB/Acroread/'+version+'/Version_UI');
        if (isnull(verui)) exit(1, 'The "SMB/Acroread/'+version+'/Version_UI" KB item is missing.');
    
        info += '  - ' + verui + ', under ' + path + '\n';
      }
    }
    
    if (isnull(info)) exit(0, 'The remote host is not affected.');
    
    if (report_verbosity > 0)
    {
      if (max_index(split(info)) > 1) s = "s of Adobe Reader are";
      else s = " of Adobe Reader is";
    
      report =
        '\nThe following vulnerable instance'+s+' installed on the'+
        '\nremote host :\n\n'+
        info;
      security_hole(port:get_kb_item("SMB/transport"), extra:report);
    }
    else security_hole(get_kb_item("SMB/transport"));
    
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idSUSE_11_ACROREAD_JA-091022.NASL
    descriptionAdobe Reader has been updated to fix numerous security vulnerabilities. Some of the vulnerabilities allowed attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code on the victim
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id42251
    published2009-10-26
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2009-2019 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/42251
    titleSuSE 11 Security Update : acroread_ja (SAT Patch Number 1424)
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idSUSE_ACROREAD-6582.NASL
    descriptionAdobe Reader has been updated to fix numerous security vulnerabilities. Some of the vulnerabilities allowed attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code on the victim
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id51693
    published2011-01-27
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2011-2019 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/51693
    titleSuSE 10 Security Update : Acrobat Reader (ZYPP Patch Number 6582)
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idSUSE_ACROREAD-6588.NASL
    descriptionAdobe Reader has been updated to fix numerous security vulnerabilities. Some of the vulnerabilities allowed attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code on the victim
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id42318
    published2009-10-30
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2009-2019 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/42318
    titleopenSUSE 10 Security Update : acroread (acroread-6588)
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idSUSE_11_1_ACROREAD-091022.NASL
    descriptionAdobe Reader has been updated to fix numerous security vulnerabilities. Some of the vulnerabilities allowed attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code on the victim
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id42247
    published2009-10-26
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2009-2019 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/42247
    titleopenSUSE Security Update : acroread (acroread-1426)
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idSUSE_11_ACROREAD-091022.NASL
    descriptionAdobe Reader has been updated to fix numerous security vulnerabilities. Some of the vulnerabilities allowed attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code on the victim
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id42250
    published2009-10-26
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2009-2019 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/42250
    titleSuSE 11 Security Update : Acrobat Reader (SAT Patch Number 1425)
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idSUSE_ACROREAD_JA-6584.NASL
    descriptionAdobe Reader has been updated to fix numerous security vulnerabilities. Some of the vulnerabilities allowed attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code on the victim
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id51708
    published2011-01-27
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2011-2019 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/51708
    titleSuSE 10 Security Update : acroread_ja (ZYPP Patch Number 6584)
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idSUSE_ACROREAD_JA-6585.NASL
    descriptionAdobe Reader has been updated to fix numerous security vulnerabilities. Some of the vulnerabilities allowed attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code on the victim
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id51709
    published2011-01-27
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2011-2019 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/51709
    titleSuSE 10 Security Update : acroread_ja (ZYPP Patch Number 6585)
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idSUSE_ACROREAD-6583.NASL
    descriptionAdobe Reader has been updated to fix numerous security vulnerabilities. Some of the vulnerabilities allowed attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code on the victim
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id51694
    published2011-01-27
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2011-2019 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/51694
    titleSuSE 10 Security Update : Acrobat Reader (ZYPP Patch Number 6583)
  • NASL familySuSE Local Security Checks
    NASL idSUSE_11_0_ACROREAD-091022.NASL
    descriptionAdobe Reader has been updated to fix numerous security vulnerabilities. Some of the vulnerabilities allowed attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code on the victim
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id42244
    published2009-10-26
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2009-2019 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/42244
    titleopenSUSE Security Update : acroread (acroread-1426)

Oval

accepted2013-08-12T04:09:16.913-04:00
classvulnerability
contributors
  • nameChandan S
    organizationSecPod Technologies
  • nameBenjamin Marandel
    organizationMarandel.net
  • nameShane Shaffer
    organizationG2, Inc.
  • nameShane Shaffer
    organizationG2, Inc.
  • nameSergey Artykhov
    organizationALTX-SOFT
  • nameSergey Artykhov
    organizationALTX-SOFT
  • nameSergey Artykhov
    organizationALTX-SOFT
  • nameShane Shaffer
    organizationG2, Inc.
  • nameMaria Kedovskaya
    organizationALTX-SOFT
  • nameMaria Kedovskaya
    organizationALTX-SOFT
  • nameMaria Kedovskaya
    organizationALTX-SOFT
  • nameMaria Kedovskaya
    organizationALTX-SOFT
definition_extensions
  • commentAdobe Reader 7 Series is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:6377
  • commentAdobe Reader 8 Series is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:6390
  • commentAdobe Reader 9 Series is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:6523
  • commentAdobe Acrobat 7 Series is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:6213
  • commentAdobe Acrobat 8 Series is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:6452
  • commentAdobe Acrobat 9 Series is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:6013
descriptionNOS Microsystems getPlus Download Manager, as used in Adobe Reader 1.6.2.36 and possibly other versions, Corel getPlus Download Manager before 1.5.0.48, and possibly other products, installs NOS\bin\getPlus_HelperSvc.exe with insecure permissions (Everyone:Full Control), which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges by replacing getPlus_HelperSvc.exe with a Trojan horse program, as demonstrated by use of getPlus Download Manager within Adobe Reader. NOTE: within Adobe Reader, the scope of this issue is limited because the program is deleted and the associated service is not automatically launched after a successful installation and reboot.
familywindows
idoval:org.mitre.oval:def:5719
statusaccepted
submitted2009-10-23T03:25:55
titleAdobe Reader and Acrobat getPlus_HelperSvc.exe) local elevation of privileges
version18