Vulnerabilities > CVE-2017-3097 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions

047910
CVSS 9.8 - CRITICAL
Attack vector
NETWORK
Attack complexity
LOW
Privileges required
NONE
Confidentiality impact
HIGH
Integrity impact
HIGH
Availability impact
HIGH
network
low complexity
adobe
CWE-427
critical
nessus
NVD
Published: 2017-06-20
Updated: 2024-11-21

Summary

Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.4 and earlier contain an insecure library loading vulnerability. The vulnerability is due to unsafe library loading functions in the installer plugin. A successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Vulnerable Configurations

Part Description Count
Application
Adobe
12

Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

  • Leveraging/Manipulating Configuration File Search Paths
    This attack loads a malicious resource into a program's standard path used to bootstrap and/or provide contextual information for a program like a path variable or classpath. J2EE applications and other component based applications that are built from multiple binaries can have very long list of dependencies to execute. If one of these libraries and/or references is controllable by the attacker then application controls can be circumvented by the attacker. A standard UNIX path looks similar to this If the attacker modifies the path variable to point to a locale that includes malicious resources then the user unwittingly can execute commands on the attackers' behalf: This is a form of usurping control of the program and the attack can be done on the classpath, database resources, or any other resources built from compound parts. At runtime detection and blocking of this attack is nearly impossible, because the configuration allows execution.
  • DLL Search Order Hijacking
    The attacker exploits the functionality of the Windows DLL loader where the process loading the DLL searches for the DLL to be loaded first in the same directory in which the process binary resides and then in other directories (e.g., System32). Exploitation of this preferential search order can allow an attacker to make the loading process load the attackers' rogue DLL rather than the legitimate DLL. For instance, an attacker with access to the file system may place a malicious ntshrui.dll in the C:\Windows directory. This DLL normally resides in the System32 folder. Process explorer.exe which also resides in C:\Windows, upon trying to load the ntshrui.dll from the System32 folder will actually load the DLL supplied by the attacker simply because of the preferential search order. Since the attacker has placed its malicious ntshrui.dll in the same directory as the loading explorer.exe process, the DLL supplied by the attacker will be found first and thus loaded in lieu of the legitimate DLL. Since explorer.exe is loaded during the boot cycle, the attackers' malware is guaranteed to execute. This attack can be leveraged with many different DLLs and with many different loading processes. No forensic trails are left in the system's registry or file system that an incorrect DLL had been loaded.

Nessus

  • NASL familyMacOS X Local Security Checks
    NASL idMACOSX_ADOBE_DIGITAL_EDITIONS_APSB17-07.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Adobe Digital Editions installed on the remote macOS or Mac OS X host is prior to 4.5.5. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - Multiple memory corruption issues exist due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit these to cause a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-3088, CVE-2017-3089, CVE-2017-3093, CVE-2017-3096) - Multiple unspecified flaws exist related to insecure loading of libraries. A local attacker can exploit these to gain elevated privileges. (CVE-2017-3090, CVE-2017-3092, CVE-2017-3097) - Multiple stack-based buffer overflow conditions exist due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit these to disclose memory contents. (CVE-2017-3094, CVE-2017-3095)
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id100793
    published2017-06-14
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2017-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/100793
    titleAdobe Digital Editions < 4.5.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB17-20) (macOS)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(100793);
  script_version("1.6");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/07/16 12:48:31");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2017-3088",
    "CVE-2017-3089",
    "CVE-2017-3090",
    "CVE-2017-3092",
    "CVE-2017-3093",
    "CVE-2017-3094",
    "CVE-2017-3095",
    "CVE-2017-3096",
    "CVE-2017-3097"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(
    99020,
    99021,
    99024
  );

  script_name(english:"Adobe Digital Editions < 4.5.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB17-20) (macOS)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Adobe Digital Editions on Mac OS X.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"An application installed on the the remote macOS or Mac OS X host is
affected by multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of Adobe Digital Editions installed on the remote macOS or
Mac OS X host is prior to 4.5.5. It is, therefore, affected by
multiple vulnerabilities :

  - Multiple memory corruption issues exist due to improper
    validation of user-supplied input. An unauthenticated,
    remote attacker can exploit these to cause a denial of
    service condition or the execution of arbitrary code.
    (CVE-2017-3088, CVE-2017-3089, CVE-2017-3093,
    CVE-2017-3096)

  - Multiple unspecified flaws exist related to insecure
    loading of libraries. A local attacker can exploit these
    to gain elevated privileges. (CVE-2017-3090,
    CVE-2017-3092, CVE-2017-3097)

  - Multiple stack-based buffer overflow conditions exist
    due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An
    unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit these to
    disclose memory contents. (CVE-2017-3094, CVE-2017-3095)");
  # https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/Digital-Editions/apsb17-20.html
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?344c096d");
  # http://www.adobe.com/solutions/ebook/digital-editions/release-notes.html
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?c3aa2f29");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Adobe Digital Editions version 4.5.5 or later.");
  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:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/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:"2017/06/13");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2017/06/13");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2017/06/14");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:adobe:digital_editions");
  script_end_attributes();


  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"MacOS X Local Security Checks");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2017-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");

  script_dependencies("macosx_adobe_digital_editions_installed.nbin");
  script_require_keys("Host/local_checks_enabled", "Host/MacOSX/Version", "installed_sw/Adobe Digital Editions");

  exit(0);
}


include("vcf.inc");

get_kb_item_or_exit("Host/MacOSX/Version");
get_kb_item_or_exit("Host/local_checks_enabled");

app_info = vcf::get_app_info(app:"Adobe Digital Editions");

constraints = [
  { "fixed_version" : "4.5.5" }
];

vcf::check_version_and_report(app_info:app_info, constraints:constraints, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);
  • NASL familyWindows
    NASL idADOBE_DIGITAL_EDITIONS_APSB17-07.NASL
    descriptionThe version of Adobe Digital Editions installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 4.5.5. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities : - Multiple memory corruption issues exist due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit these to cause a denial of service condition or the execution of arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-3088, CVE-2017-3089, CVE-2017-3093, CVE-2017-3096) - Multiple unspecified flaws exist related to insecure loading of libraries. A local attacker can exploit these to gain elevated privileges. (CVE-2017-3090, CVE-2017-3092, CVE-2017-3097) - Multiple stack-based buffer overflow conditions exist due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit these to disclose memory contents. (CVE-2017-3094, CVE-2017-3095)
    last seen2020-06-01
    modified2020-06-02
    plugin id100792
    published2017-06-14
    reporterThis script is Copyright (C) 2017-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
    sourcehttps://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/100792
    titleAdobe Digital Editions < 4.5.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB17-20)
    code
    #
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(100792);
  script_version("1.6");
  script_cvs_date("Date: 2018/06/29 12:01:03");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2017-3088",
    "CVE-2017-3089",
    "CVE-2017-3090",
    "CVE-2017-3092",
    "CVE-2017-3093",
    "CVE-2017-3094",
    "CVE-2017-3095",
    "CVE-2017-3096",
    "CVE-2017-3097"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(
    99020,
    99021,
    99024
  );

  script_name(english:"Adobe Digital Editions < 4.5.5 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB17-20)");
  script_summary(english:"Checks the version of Adobe Digital Editions.");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"An application installed on the remote Windows host is affected by
multiple vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The version of Adobe Digital Editions installed on the remote Windows
host is prior to 4.5.5. It is, therefore, affected by multiple
vulnerabilities :

  - Multiple memory corruption issues exist due to improper
    validation of user-supplied input. An unauthenticated,
    remote attacker can exploit these to cause a denial of
    service condition or the execution of arbitrary code.
    (CVE-2017-3088, CVE-2017-3089, CVE-2017-3093,
    CVE-2017-3096)

  - Multiple unspecified flaws exist related to insecure
    loading of libraries. A local attacker can exploit these
    to gain elevated privileges. (CVE-2017-3090,
    CVE-2017-3092, CVE-2017-3097)

  - Multiple stack-based buffer overflow conditions exist
    due to improper validation of user-supplied input. An
    unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit these to
    disclose memory contents. (CVE-2017-3094, CVE-2017-3095)");
  # https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/Digital-Editions/apsb17-20.html
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?344c096d");
  # http://www.adobe.com/solutions/ebook/digital-editions/release-notes.html
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?c3aa2f29");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Upgrade to Adobe Digital Editions version 4.5.5 or later.");
  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:U/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/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:"2017/06/13");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2017/06/13");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2017/06/14");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:adobe:digital_editions");
  script_end_attributes();

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

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2017-2018 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");

  script_dependencies('adobe_digital_editions_installed.nbin');
  script_require_keys("installed_sw/Adobe Digital Editions", "SMB/Registry/Enumerated");

  exit(0);
}


include("vcf.inc");

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/Registry/Enumerated");

app_info = vcf::get_app_info(app:"Adobe Digital Editions", win_local:TRUE);

constraints = [
  { "fixed_version" : "4.5.5" }
];

vcf::check_version_and_report(app_info:app_info, constraints:constraints, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);

References