Vulnerabilities > CVE-2012-0155 - Code Injection vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9

047910
CVSS 9.3 - CRITICAL
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
MEDIUM
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
COMPLETE
Integrity impact
COMPLETE
Availability impact
COMPLETE
network
microsoft
CWE-94
critical
nessus

Summary

Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing a deleted object, aka "VML Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • 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.
  • Manipulating User-Controlled Variables
    This attack targets user controlled variables (DEBUG=1, PHP Globals, and So Forth). An attacker can override environment variables leveraging user-supplied, untrusted query variables directly used on the application server without any data sanitization. In extreme cases, the attacker can change variables controlling the business logic of the application. For instance, in languages like PHP, a number of poorly set default configurations may allow the user to override variables.

Msbulletin

bulletin_idMS12-010
bulletin_url
date2012-02-14T00:00:00
impactRemote Code Execution
knowledgebase_id2647516
knowledgebase_url
severityCritical
titleCumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer

Nessus

NASL familyWindows : Microsoft Bulletins
NASL idSMB_NT_MS12-010.NASL
descriptionThe remote host is missing Internet Explorer (IE) Security Update 2647516. The installed version of IE is affected by several vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host as well as vulnerabilities that could allow the attacker to view privileged information.
last seen2020-06-01
modified2020-06-02
plugin id57944
published2012-02-14
reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2012-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/57944
titleMS12-010: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2647516)
code
#
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#


include("compat.inc");


if (description)
{
  script_id(57944);
  script_version("1.19");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/11/15 20:50:31");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2012-0010",
    "CVE-2012-0011",
    "CVE-2012-0012",
    "CVE-2012-0155"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(51931, 51932, 51933, 51935);
  script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS12-010");
  script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"2647516");

  script_name(english:"MS12-010: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2647516)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks version of Mshtml.dll");

  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"synopsis",
    value:
"The remote host is affected by code execution and information
disclosure vulnerabilities."
  );
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"description",
    value:
"The remote host is missing Internet Explorer (IE) Security Update
2647516.

The installed version of IE is affected by several vulnerabilities
that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote
host as well as vulnerabilities that could allow the attacker to view
privileged information."
  );
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-12-035/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-12-036/");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2012/ms12-010");
  script_set_attribute(
    attribute:"solution",
    value:
"Microsoft has released a set of patches for XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, 7,
and 2008 R2."
  );
  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:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"No known exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"false");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2012/02/14");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2012/02/14");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2012/02/14");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:microsoft:ie");
  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) 2012-2018 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 = 'MS12-010';
kb = '2647516';

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(xp:'3', win2003:'2', vista:'2', win7:'0,1') <= 0) audit(AUDIT_OS_SP_NOT_VULN);
if (hotfix_check_server_core() == 1) audit(AUDIT_WIN_SERVER_CORE);

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 (
  # Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
  #
  # - Internet Explorer 9
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.1",       file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"9.0.8112.20546", min_version:"9.0.8112.20000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.1",       file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"9.0.8112.16441", min_version:"9.0.8112.16000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||

  # - Internet Explorer 8
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.1", sp:1, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"8.0.7601.21878", min_version:"8.0.7601.20000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.1", sp:1, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"8.0.7601.17744", min_version:"8.0.7601.17000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.1", sp:0, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"8.0.7600.21108", min_version:"8.0.7600.20000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.1", sp:0, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"8.0.7600.16930", min_version:"8.0.7600.16000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||

  # Vista / Windows 2008
  #
  # - Internet Explorer 9
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0",       file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"9.0.8112.20546", min_version:"9.0.8112.20000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0",       file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"9.0.8112.16441", min_version:"9.0.8112.16000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  # - Internet Explorer 8
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0",       file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"8.0.6001.23286", min_version:"8.0.6001.20000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0",       file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"8.0.6001.19190", min_version:"8.0.6001.18000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  # - Internet Explorer 7
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0", sp:2, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"7.0.6002.22757", min_version:"7.0.6002.20000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0", sp:2, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"7.0.6002.18552", min_version:"7.0.6002.18000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||

  # Windows 2003 / XP 64-bit
  #
  # - Internet Explorer 8
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.2", sp:2, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"8.0.6001.23286", min_version:"8.0.6001.20000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.2", sp:2, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"8.0.6001.19190", min_version:"8.0.0.0", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  # - Internet Explorer 7
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.2", sp:2, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"7.0.6000.21310", min_version:"7.0.6000.20000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.2", sp:2, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"7.0.6000.17108", min_version:"7.0.0.0", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  # - Internet Explorer 6
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.2", sp:2, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"6.0.3790.4944",  min_version:"6.0.0.0", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||

  # Windows XP x86
  #
  # - Internet Explorer 8
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.1", sp:3, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"8.0.6001.23286", min_version:"8.0.6001.20000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.1", sp:3, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"8.0.6001.19190", min_version:"8.0.0.0", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  # - Internet Explorer 7
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.1", sp:3, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"7.0.6000.21310", min_version:"7.0.6000.20000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.1", sp:3, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"7.0.6000.17108", min_version:"7.0.0.0", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
  # - Internet Explorer 6
  hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.1", sp:3, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"6.0.2900.6182",  min_version:"6.0.2900.0", 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

accepted2014-08-18T04:01:07.885-04:00
classvulnerability
contributors
  • nameJosh Turpin
    organizationSymantec Corporation
  • nameMaria Mikhno
    organizationALTX-SOFT
definition_extensions
  • 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 7 (32-bit) is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:6165
  • commentMicrosoft Windows 7 x64 Edition is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:5950
  • 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 R2 x64 Edition is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:6438
  • commentMicrosoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Itanium-Based Edition is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:5954
  • commentMicrosoft Internet Explorer 9 is installed
    ovaloval:org.mitre.oval:def:11985
descriptionMicrosoft Internet Explorer 9 does not properly handle objects in memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing a deleted object, aka "VML Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
familywindows
idoval:org.mitre.oval:def:14781
statusaccepted
submitted2012-02-14T13:00:00
titleVML Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
version74

Seebug

bulletinFamilyexploit
descriptionBUGTRAQ ID: 51935 CVE ID: CVE-2012-0155 Microsoft Internet Explorer是微软公司推出的一款网页浏览器。 Microsoft Internet Explorer在VML的处理上存在远程代码执行漏洞,攻击者可利用此漏洞执行任意代码,控制应用和计算机。 0 Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 厂商补丁: Microsoft --------- Microsoft已经为此发布了一个安全公告(MS12-010)以及相应补丁: MS12-010:Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2647516) 链接:http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS12-010.asp
idSSV:30116
last seen2017-11-19
modified2012-02-16
published2012-02-16
reporterRoot
titleMicrosoft Internet Explorer 9 VML处理远程代码执行漏洞(MS12-010)