Vulnerabilities > CVE-2015-0310 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
Attack vector
NETWORK Attack complexity
LOW Privileges required
NONE Confidentiality impact
COMPLETE Integrity impact
COMPLETE Availability impact
COMPLETE Summary
Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.262 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.287 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.438 on Linux does not properly restrict discovery of memory addresses, which allows attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism on Windows, and have an unspecified impact on other platforms, via unknown vectors, as exploited in the wild in January 2015.
Vulnerable Configurations
Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)
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.
Nessus
NASL family MacOS X Local Security Checks NASL id MACOSX_FLASH_PLAYER_16_0_0_287.NASL description According to its version, the installation of Adobe Flash Player installed on the remote Mac OS X host is equal or prior to 16.0.0.257. It is, therefore, affected by a memory leak that can allow bypassing of memory randomization mitigations, aiding in further attacks. last seen 2020-06-01 modified 2020-06-02 plugin id 80947 published 2015-01-23 reporter This script is Copyright (C) 2015-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof. source https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/80947 title Flash Player For Mac <= 16.0.0.257 Information Disclosure (APSB15-02) code # # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc. # include("compat.inc"); if (description) { script_id(80947); script_version("1.11"); script_cvs_date("Date: 2019/11/25"); script_cve_id("CVE-2015-0310"); script_bugtraq_id(72261); script_name(english:"Flash Player For Mac <= 16.0.0.257 Information Disclosure (APSB15-02)"); script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Flash Player."); script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value: "The remote Mac OS X host has a browser plugin that is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability."); script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value: "According to its version, the installation of Adobe Flash Player installed on the remote Mac OS X host is equal or prior to 16.0.0.257. It is, therefore, affected by a memory leak that can allow bypassing of memory randomization mitigations, aiding in further attacks."); script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-02.html"); # http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions.html script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?0cb17c10"); # http://malware.dontneedcoffee.com/2015/01/unpatched-vulnerability-0day-in-flash.html script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?cdc6d908"); script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value: "Upgrade to Adobe Flash Player version 16.0.0.287 or later. Alternatively, Adobe has made version 13.0.0.262 available for those installations that cannot be upgraded to 16.x."); 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:H/RL:OF/RC:C"); script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2015-0310"); script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available"); script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true"); script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true"); script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2015/01/21"); script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2015/01/22"); script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2015/01/23"); script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local"); script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:adobe:flash_player"); script_end_attributes(); script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO); script_family(english:"MacOS X Local Security Checks"); script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2015-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof."); script_dependencies("macosx_flash_player_installed.nasl"); script_require_keys("MacOSX/Flash_Player/Version"); exit(0); } include("audit.inc"); include("global_settings.inc"); include("misc_func.inc"); version = get_kb_item_or_exit("MacOSX/Flash_Player/Version"); path = get_kb_item_or_exit("MacOSX/Flash_Player/Path"); if (ver_compare(ver:version, fix:"14.0.0.0", strict:FALSE) >= 0) { cutoff_version = "16.0.0.257"; fix = "16.0.0.287"; } else { cutoff_version = "13.0.0.260"; fix = "13.0.0.262"; } # nb: we're checking for versions less than *or equal to* the cutoff! if (ver_compare(ver:version, fix:cutoff_version, strict:FALSE) <= 0) { if (report_verbosity > 0) { report = '\n Path : ' + path + '\n Installed version : ' + version + '\n Fixed version : ' + fix + '\n'; security_hole(port:0, extra:report); } else security_hole(0); exit(0); } else audit(AUDIT_INST_PATH_NOT_VULN, "Flash Player for Mac", version, path);
NASL family Gentoo Local Security Checks NASL id GENTOO_GLSA-201502-02.NASL description The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201502-02 (Adobe Flash Player: Multiple vulnerabilities) Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Adobe Flash Player. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details. Impact : A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, cause a Denial of Service condition, obtain sensitive information or bypass security restrictions. Workaround : There is no known workaround at this time. last seen 2020-06-01 modified 2020-06-02 plugin id 81225 published 2015-02-09 reporter This script is Copyright (C) 2015 Tenable Network Security, Inc. source https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/81225 title GLSA-201502-02 : Adobe Flash Player: Multiple vulnerabilities NASL family Red Hat Local Security Checks NASL id REDHAT-RHSA-2015-0094.NASL description An updated Adobe Flash Player package that fixes multiple security issues is now available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and 6 Supplementary. Red Hat Product Security has rated this update as having Critical security impact. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base scores, which give detailed severity ratings, are available for each vulnerability from the CVE links in the References section. The flash-plugin package contains a Mozilla Firefox compatible Adobe Flash Player web browser plug-in. This update fixes multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player. These vulnerabilities are detailed in the Adobe Security Bulletin APSB15-02, and APSB15-03, listed in the References section. Multiple flaws were found in the way flash-plugin displayed certain SWF content. An attacker could use these flaws to create a specially crafted SWF file that would cause flash-plugin to crash or, potentially, execute arbitrary code when the victim loaded a page containing the malicious SWF content. (CVE-2015-0310, CVE-2015-0311, CVE-2015-0312) All users of Adobe Flash Player should install this updated package, which upgrades Flash Player to version 11.2.202.440. last seen 2020-06-01 modified 2020-06-02 plugin id 81036 published 2015-01-28 reporter This script is Copyright (C) 2015-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof. source https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/81036 title RHEL 5 / 6 : flash-plugin (RHSA-2015:0094) NASL family SuSE Local Security Checks NASL id OPENSUSE-2015-49.NASL description Adobe Flash Player was updated to 11.2.202.438 to fix one security isssue. http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-02.html (APSB15-02, CVE-2015-0310) last seen 2020-06-05 modified 2015-01-26 plugin id 80984 published 2015-01-26 reporter This script is Copyright (C) 2015-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof. source https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/80984 title openSUSE Security Update : flash-player (openSUSE-SU-2015:0110-1) NASL family Windows NASL id SMB_KB3033408.NASL description The remote host is missing KB3033408. It is, therefore, affected by a memory leak that can allow bypassing of memory randomization mitigations, aiding in further attacks. last seen 2020-06-01 modified 2020-06-02 plugin id 80948 published 2015-01-23 reporter This script is Copyright (C) 2015-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof. source https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/80948 title MS KB3033408: Update for Vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer NASL family SuSE Local Security Checks NASL id SUSE_11_FLASH-PLAYER-150123.NASL description Adobe Flash Player was updated to version 11.2.202.438 to fix one security issue. (APSB15-02, CVE-2015-0310) For more details refer to the vendor advisory at http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-02.html . last seen 2020-06-01 modified 2020-06-02 plugin id 80995 published 2015-01-26 reporter This script is Copyright (C) 2015 Tenable Network Security, Inc. source https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/80995 title SuSE 11.3 Security Update : flash-player (SAT Patch Number 10215) NASL family Windows NASL id FLASH_PLAYER_APSB15-02.NASL description According to its version, the installation of Adobe Flash Player installed on the remote Windows host is equal or prior to 16.0.0.257. It is, therefore, affected by a memory leak that can allow bypassing of memory randomization mitigations, aiding in further attacks. last seen 2020-06-01 modified 2020-06-02 plugin id 80946 published 2015-01-23 reporter This script is Copyright (C) 2015-2019 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof. source https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/80946 title Flash Player <= 16.0.0.257 Information Disclosure (APSB15-02) NASL family SuSE Local Security Checks NASL id OPENSUSE-2015-81.NASL description Adobe Flash Player was updated to 11.2.202.440 (bsc#914463) : - APSA15-01, CVE-2015-0311 - Update of flashplayer (executable binary) for i386 is not available. This binary was disabled. - Security update to 11.2.202.438 (bsc#914333) : - APSB15-02, CVE-2015-0310 - Security update to 11.2.202.429 (bsc#913057) : - APSB15-01, CVE-2015-0301, CVE-2015-0302, CVE-2015-0303, CVE-2015-0304, CVE-2015-0305, CVE-2015-0306, CVE-2015-0307, CVE-2015-0308, CVE-2015-0309. - Disable flash player on machines without SSE2 (bnc#856386). - Remove outdated README and keep only up-to-date readme.txt. last seen 2020-06-05 modified 2015-01-30 plugin id 81098 published 2015-01-30 reporter This script is Copyright (C) 2015-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof. source https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/81098 title openSUSE Security Update : flash-player (openSUSE-SU-2015:0174-1)
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id THN:40B2D007112A9624A902E319B3C1366B last seen 2018-01-27 modified 2015-02-05 published 2015-02-02 reporter Swati Khandelwal source https://thehackernews.com/2015/02/adobe-flash-zero-day-vulnerability_2.html title Another Unpatched Adobe Flash Zero-Day vulnerability Exploited in the Wild id THN:52D71A1567BF0E67D7740044EBED3202 last seen 2018-01-27 modified 2015-01-25 published 2015-01-25 reporter Mohit Kumar source https://thehackernews.com/2015/01/adobe-flash-player-update.html title Adobe patches 2nd Flash Player Zero-day Vulnerability
References
- http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-02.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62452
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62601
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62660
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62740
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201502-02.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72261
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031609