Microsoft Internet Explorer CreateTextRange.text Code Execution Vulnerability
BID:28295
Info
Microsoft Internet Explorer CreateTextRange.text Code Execution Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 28295 |
| Class: | Boundary Condition Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2008-2255 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Mar 18 2008 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Aug 25 2008 07:35PM |
| Credit: | Juan Pablo Lopez Yacubian |
| Vulnerable: |
Nortel Networks Self-Service Speech Server 0 Nortel Networks Self-Service Peri Workstation 0 Nortel Networks Self-Service Peri Application 0 Nortel Networks Self-Service MPS 500 0 Nortel Networks Self-Service MPS 1000 0 Nortel Networks Self-Service MPS 100 0 Nortel Networks Self-Service Media Processing Server 0 Nortel Networks Self-Service 0 Nortel Networks Enterprise VoIP TM-CS1000 Nortel Networks Contact Center NCC 0 Nortel Networks Contact Center Manager Server 0 Nortel Networks Contact Center Manager Nortel Networks Contact Center Express Nortel Networks Contact Center Administration 0 Nortel Networks Contact Center Nortel Networks CallPilot 703t Nortel Networks CallPilot 702t Nortel Networks CallPilot 702t Nortel Networks CallPilot 201i Nortel Networks CallPilot 200i Nortel Networks CallPilot 1002rp Nortel Networks CallPilot 1002rp Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP4 Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP3 Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP2 Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP1 Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 HP Storage Management Appliance III HP Storage Management Appliance II HP Storage Management Appliance I HP Storage Management Appliance 2.1 HP Storage Management Appliance 2.1 Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 3.1 Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 3.0 Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 2.0 Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 1.1 Avaya Messaging Application Server 0 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Microsoft Internet Explorer CreateTextRange.text Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to a code-execution vulnerability because the application fails to handle certain JavaScript code.
This issue is triggered when a remote attacker entices a victim to visit a malicious site.
Attackers may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the logged-in user, facilitating the remote compromise of affected computers.
Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to a code-execution vulnerability because the application fails to handle certain JavaScript code.
This issue is triggered when a remote attacker entices a victim to visit a malicious site.
Attackers may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the logged-in user, facilitating the remote compromise of affected computers.
Exploit / POC
Microsoft Internet Explorer CreateTextRange.text Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker may exploit this issue by enticing victims into viewing malicious HTML content.
The following proof-of-concept exploit is available:
An attacker may exploit this issue by enticing victims into viewing malicious HTML content.
The following proof-of-concept exploit is available:
Solution / Fix
Microsoft Internet Explorer CreateTextRange.text Code Execution Vulnerability
Solution:
Microsoft has released an advisory along with fixes to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP1
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP4
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP2
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP3
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1
Solution:
Microsoft has released an advisory along with fixes to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0
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Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 (KB953838)
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=B3C2E2FD-1CB9 -491B-937C-053DD59A65BF -
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB953838)
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 x64 Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=88A26B76-F7DF -45C9-8ED0-7D3CD71C1987 -
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP (KB953838)
Windows XP Service Pack 2; Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=8E2125C7-52CB -4052-82A3-2D3C6A953752 -
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB953838)
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=39B41E4B-3237 -409D-A818-AB0517C5E7CF -
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Server 2008 (KB953838)
Windows Server 2008
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=4B52FF2F-D2F5 -4C20-B6CF-86D86C56B0F8 -
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB953838)
Windows Server 2008
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=DF9814A6-5BE0 -4AC1-A767-A0EAE8D5EE5D -
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista (KB953838)
Windows Vista; Windows Vista Service Pack 1
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=13CBA012-DD20 -48F9-8E44-E4CB104C4CAD -
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista x64 Edition (KB953838)
Windows Vista 64-bit Editions Service Pack 1; Windows Vista Business 64-bit edition; Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit edition; Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit edition; Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition; Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=EAD919C2-D548 -47B7-9CD6-80F991266428 -
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows Server 2003 (KB953838)
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=0617A5DD-DCE9 -4DE0-B0A0-CE38EFE13524 -
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB953838)
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 x64 Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=32A63F52-9FE6 -48E3-BB4E-7D4DDA5E0A90
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1
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Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 6 SP1 (KB953838)
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=AA780735-5928 -4C46-89A4-63A814954796 -
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows Server 2003 (KB953838)
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=0617A5DD-DCE9 -4DE0-B0A0-CE38EFE13524 -
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB953838)
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 x64 Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=32A63F52-9FE6 -48E3-BB4E-7D4DDA5E0A90 -
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP (KB953838)
Windows XP Service Pack 2; Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=69AF2F30-138E -4B15-AB8D-4FCE44CC0BC2 -
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB953838)
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=4780B89E-9735 -4D3F-8DEF-34E7337FF604
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
-
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows Server 2003 (KB953838)
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=0617A5DD-DCE9 -4DE0-B0A0-CE38EFE13524 -
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition (KB953838)
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1; Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 x64 Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=32A63F52-9FE6 -48E3-BB4E-7D4DDA5E0A90 -
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP (KB953838)
Windows XP Service Pack 2; Windows XP Service Pack 3
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=69AF2F30-138E -4B15-AB8D-4FCE44CC0BC2 -
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP x64 Edition (KB953838)
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=4780B89E-9735 -4D3F-8DEF-34E7337FF604
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP1
-
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 (KB953838)
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=1557B93B-ECBA -4F42-B89D-DB0EE067D65B
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP4
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Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 (KB953838)
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=1557B93B-ECBA -4F42-B89D-DB0EE067D65B
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP2
-
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 (KB953838)
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=1557B93B-ECBA -4F42-B89D-DB0EE067D65B
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1 SP3
-
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 (KB953838)
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=1557B93B-ECBA -4F42-B89D-DB0EE067D65B
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0.1
-
Microsoft Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 (KB953838)
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=1557B93B-ECBA -4F42-B89D-DB0EE067D65B
References
Microsoft Internet Explorer CreateTextRange.text Code Execution Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Internet Explorer Homepage (Microsoft)
- Internet Explorer 7.0 crash ([email protected])
- 2008009027, Rev 1 Nortel Response to Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-045 (Nortel Networks)
- Avaya Security Advisory ASA-2008-336 (Avaya)
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-045 (Microsoft)