Vulnerabilities > CVE-2010-0110 - Buffer Errors vulnerability in Symantec products

047910
CVSS 7.9 - HIGH
Attack vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
Attack complexity
MEDIUM
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
COMPLETE
Integrity impact
COMPLETE
Availability impact
COMPLETE
symantec
CWE-119
nessus
NVD
Published: 2011-01-31
Updated: 2017-08-17

Summary

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Intel Alert Management System (aka AMS or AMS2), as used in Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition (SAVCE) 10.x before 10.1 MR10, Symantec System Center (SSC) 10.x, and Symantec Quarantine Server 3.5 and 3.6, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long string to msgsys.exe, related to the AMSSendAlertAct function in AMSLIB.dll in the Intel Alert Handler service (aka Symantec Intel Handler service); a long (2) modem string or (3) PIN number to msgsys.exe, related to pagehndl.dll in the Intel Alert Handler service; or (4) a message to msgsys.exe, related to iao.exe in the Intel Alert Originator service.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Symantec
39

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables
    This attack pattern involves causing a buffer overflow through manipulation of environment variables. Once the attacker finds that they can modify an environment variable, they may try to overflow associated buffers. This attack leverages implicit trust often placed in environment variables.
  • Overflow Buffers
    Buffer Overflow attacks target improper or missing bounds checking on buffer operations, typically triggered by input injected by an attacker. As a consequence, an attacker is able to write past the boundaries of allocated buffer regions in memory, causing a program crash or potentially redirection of execution as per the attackers' choice.
  • Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow
    This type of attack exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in targeted client software through injection of malicious content from a custom-built hostile service.
  • Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow
    In this attack, the idea is to cause an active filter to fail by causing an oversized transaction. An attacker may try to feed overly long input strings to the program in an attempt to overwhelm the filter (by causing a buffer overflow) and hoping that the filter does not fail securely (i.e. the user input is let into the system unfiltered).
  • MIME Conversion
    An attacker exploits a weakness in the MIME conversion routine to cause a buffer overflow and gain control over the mail server machine. The MIME system is designed to allow various different information formats to be interpreted and sent via e-mail. Attack points exist when data are converted to MIME compatible format and back.

Nessus

NASL familyWindows
NASL idSYMANTEC_AMS2_SYM11-002.NASL
descriptionAlert Management System 2 (AMS2), an optional component included with multiple Symantec products, is installed on the remote host. Versions before build 156 are affected by multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities. A remote attacker could exploit these issues to crash the service or to execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM.
last seen2020-06-01
modified2020-06-02
plugin id51813
published2011-01-28
reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2011-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/51813
titleSymantec Alert Management System 2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (SYM11-002, SYM11-003)
code
#
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#


include("compat.inc");


if (description)
{
  script_id(51813);
  script_version("1.27");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/11/15 20:50:28");

  script_cve_id("CVE-2010-0110", "CVE-2010-0111", "CVE-2010-3268", "CVE-2011-0688");
  script_bugtraq_id(41959, 45935, 45936);
  script_xref(name:"EDB-ID", value:"17700");
  script_xref(name:"IAVA", value:"2011-A-0011");
  script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"43099");

  script_name(english:"Symantec Alert Management System 2 Multiple Vulnerabilities (SYM11-002, SYM11-003)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks version number of iao.exe");

  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"synopsis",
    value:
"The remote Windows host has a service that is affected by multiple
remote buffer overflow vulnerabilities."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"description",
    value:
"Alert Management System 2 (AMS2), an optional component included with
multiple Symantec products, is installed on the remote host.  Versions
before build 156 are affected by multiple stack-based buffer overflow
vulnerabilities. 

A remote attacker could exploit these issues to crash the service or
to execute arbitrary code as SYSTEM."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"http://web.archive.org/web/20160305233709/http://telussecuritylabs.com/threats/show/fsc20100727-01"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"http://telussecuritylabs.com/threats/show/FSC20101213-06"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-028/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-029/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-030/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-031/"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-032/"
  );
  # https://www.secureauth.com/labs/advisories/symantec-intel-handler-service-remote-dos"
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?3ccc88b8"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Dec/261"
  );
  # http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&suid=20110126_00
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?47017164"
  );
  # http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&suid=20110126_01
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"see_also",
    value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?2281a594"
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"solution",
    value:
"Apply the relevant upgrade referenced in the Symantec advisory
or disable AMS2."
  );
  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:"metasploit_name", value:'Symantec System Center Alert Management System (hndlrsvc.exe) Arbitrary Command Execution');
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_canvas", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"canvas_package", value:'White_Phosphorus');
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2010/01/28");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2011/01/28");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2011/01/28");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe",value:"cpe:/a:symantec:antivirus");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"stig_severity", value:"I");
  script_end_attributes();

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

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2011-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");

  script_dependencies("smb_hotfixes.nasl", "smb_enum_services.nasl");
  script_require_keys("SMB/Registry/Enumerated");
  script_require_ports(139, 445);

  exit(0);
}


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


if (report_paranoia < 2)
{
  status = get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/svc/Intel Alert Originator");

  if (status != SERVICE_ACTIVE)
    exit(0, "The Alert Originator service is installed but not active.");
}

if (!is_accessible_share()) exit(1, "is_accessible_share() failed.");

if (
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(file:"iao.exe", version:"6.12.0.156", dir:"\system32\ams_ii")
)
{
  hotfix_security_hole();
  hotfix_check_fversion_end();
  exit(0);
}
else
{
  hotfix_check_fversion_end();
  exit(0, "The host is not affected.");
}

Saint

  • bid45936
    descriptionSymantec Alert Management System AMSSendAlertAck Buffer Overflow
    idmisc_av_symantec_antiviruspinbo
    osvdb72623
    titlesymantec_ams_amssendalertack
    typeremote
  • bid45936
    descriptionSymantec Alert Management System Intel Alert Handler modem string buffer overflow
    idmisc_av_symantec_antiviruspinbo
    titlesymantec_ams_modem
    typeremote
  • bid45936
    descriptionSymantec Alert Management System PIN number buffer overflow
    idmisc_av_symantec_antiviruspinbo
    titlesymantec_ams_pin
    typeremote

References