Vulnerabilities > CVE-2015-1715 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls vulnerability in Microsoft Silverlight

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-264
critical
nessus

Summary

Microsoft Silverlight 5 before 5.1.40416.00 allows remote attackers to bypass intended integrity-level restrictions via a crafted Silverlight application, aka "Microsoft Silverlight Out of Browser Application 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_idMS15-049
bulletin_url
date2015-05-12T00:00:00
impactElevation of Privilege
knowledgebase_id3058985
knowledgebase_url
severityImportant
titleVulnerability in Silverlight Could Allow Elevation of Privilege

Nessus

  • NASL familyMacOS X Local Security Checks
    NASL idMACOSX_MS15-049.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Microsoft Silverlight installed on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - An information disclosure vulnerability exists due to improper handling of OpenType fonts by the Windows DirectWrite library. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to open a file or visit a website containing a specially crafted OpenType font, resulting in the disclosure of sensitive information. (MS15-044 / CVE-2015-1670) - A remote code execution vulnerability exists due to improper handling of TrueType font files by the Windows DirectWrite library. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to open a specially crafted document or visit a website containing a specially crafted TrueType font file, resulting in execution of arbitrary code in the context of the current user. (MS15-044 / CVE-2015-1671) - A flaw exists in Microsoft Silverlight that allows a remote attacker, via a specially crafted Silverlight application, to execute arbitrary code with the same or higher level of permissions as the currently logged on user. (MS15-049 / CVE-2015-1715)
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id83353
    published2015-05-12
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2015-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/83353
    titleMicrosoft Silverlight < 5.1.40416.00 Multiple Vulnerabilities (MS15-044 / MS15-049) (Mac OS X)
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(83353);
      script_version("1.10");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/07/14  1:59:36");
    
      script_cve_id(
        "CVE-2015-1670",
        "CVE-2015-1671",
        "CVE-2015-1715"
      );
      script_bugtraq_id(
        74485,
        74490,
        74503
      );
      script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS15-049");
      script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS15-044");
      script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"3056819");
    
      script_name(english:"Microsoft Silverlight < 5.1.40416.00 Multiple Vulnerabilities (MS15-044 / MS15-049) (Mac OS X)");
      script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Microsoft Silverlight.");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "A multimedia application framework installed on the remote Mac OS X
    host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "The version of Microsoft Silverlight installed on the remote host is
    affected by multiple vulnerabilities :
    
      - An information disclosure vulnerability exists due to
        improper handling of OpenType fonts by the Windows
        DirectWrite library. A remote attacker can exploit this
        vulnerability by convincing a user to open a file or
        visit a website containing a specially crafted OpenType
        font, resulting in the disclosure of sensitive
        information. (MS15-044 / CVE-2015-1670)
    
      - A remote code execution vulnerability exists due to
        improper handling of TrueType font files by the Windows
        DirectWrite library. A remote attacker can exploit this
        vulnerability by convincing a user to open a specially
        crafted document or visit a website containing a
        specially crafted TrueType font file, resulting in
        execution of arbitrary code in the context of the
        current user. (MS15-044 / CVE-2015-1671)
    
      - A flaw exists in Microsoft Silverlight that allows a
        remote attacker, via a specially crafted Silverlight
        application, to execute arbitrary code with the same or
        higher level of permissions as the currently logged on
        user. (MS15-049 / CVE-2015-1715)");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms15-049");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms15-044");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
    "Microsoft has released a set of patches for Silverlight 5.");
      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:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2015/05/12");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2015/05/12");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2015/05/12");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:microsoft:silverlight");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"MacOS X Local Security Checks");
    
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2015-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
    
      script_dependencies("macosx_silverlight_installed.nasl");
      script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/MacOSX/Version", "MacOSX/Silverlight/Installed");
    
      exit(0);
    }
    
    include("global_settings.inc");
    include("misc_func.inc");
    
    kb_base = "MacOSX/Silverlight";
    get_kb_item_or_exit(kb_base+"/Installed");
    path = get_kb_item_or_exit(kb_base+"/Path", exit_code:1);
    version = get_kb_item_or_exit(kb_base+"/Version", exit_code:1);
    
    
    bulletin = "MS15-049";
    kb = "3056819";
    
    fixed_version = "5.1.40416.00";
    if (version =~ "^5\." && ver_compare(ver:version, fix:fixed_version, strict:FALSE) < 0)
    {
      if (defined_func("report_xml_tag")) report_xml_tag(tag:bulletin, value:kb);
    
      if (report_verbosity > 0)
      {
        report =
          '\n  Path              : ' + path +
          '\n  Installed version : ' + version +
          '\n  Fixed version     : ' +fixed_version +
          '\n';
        security_hole(port:0, extra:report);
      }
      else security_hole(0);
      exit(0);
    }
    else exit(0, "The Microsoft Silverlight "+version+" install is not reported to be affected.");
    
  • NASL familyWindows : Microsoft Bulletins
    NASL idSMB_NT_MS15-049.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Microsoft Silverlight installed on the remote host is affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability. A remote attacker can exploit this flaw, via a specially crafted Silverlight application, to execute arbitrary code with the same or higher level of permissions as the currently logged on user.
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id83354
    published2015-05-12
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2015-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/83354
    titleMS15-049: Vulnerability in Silverlight Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (3058985)
    code
    #
    # (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    #
    
    include("compat.inc");
    
    if (description)
    {
      script_id(83354);
      script_version("1.9");
      script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/11/15 20:50:31");
    
      script_cve_id("CVE-2015-1715");
      script_bugtraq_id(74503);
      script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS15-049");
      script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"3056819");
    
      script_name(english:"MS15-049: Vulnerability in Silverlight Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (3058985)");
      script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Microsoft Silverlight.exe.");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
    "A multimedia application framework installed on the remote Windows
    host is affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
    "The version of Microsoft Silverlight installed on the remote host is
    affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability. A remote attacker
    can exploit this flaw, via a specially crafted Silverlight
    application, to execute arbitrary code with the same or higher level
    of permissions as the currently logged on user.");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2015/ms15-049");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
    "Microsoft has released a set of patches for Silverlight 5.");
      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:"2015/05/12");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2015/05/12");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2015/05/12");
    
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
      script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:microsoft:silverlight");
      script_end_attributes();
    
      script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
      script_family(english:"Windows : Microsoft Bulletins");
    
      script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2015-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
    
      script_dependencies("smb_hotfixes.nasl", "silverlight_detect.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_hotfixes_fcheck.inc");
    include("smb_hotfixes.inc");
    include("smb_func.inc");
    include("misc_func.inc");
    
    get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible");
    
    bulletin = 'MS15-049';
    kb = "3056819";
    
    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");
    
    # Silverlight 5.x
    ver = get_kb_item("SMB/Silverlight/Version");
    if (isnull(ver)) audit(AUDIT_NOT_INST, "Silverlight");
    if (ver !~ "^5\.") audit(AUDIT_NOT_INST, "Silverlight 5");
    
    fix = "5.1.40416.00";
    if (ver_compare(ver:ver, fix:fix) == -1)
    {
      path = get_kb_item("SMB/Silverlight/Path");
      if (isnull(path)) path = 'n/a';
    
      report +=
        '\n  Path              : ' + path +
        '\n  Installed version : ' + ver +
        '\n  Fixed version     : ' + fix +
        '\n';
      hotfix_add_report(report, 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');
    }