Microsoft WordPad Word 97 Converter Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
BID:34470
Info
Microsoft WordPad Word 97 Converter Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 34470 |
| Class: | Boundary Condition Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2009-0235 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Apr 14 2009 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Apr 20 2009 10:46PM |
| Credit: | Sean Larsson and Jun Mao of VeriSign iDefense Labs |
| Vulnerable: |
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Microsoft Windows XP Home SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Home SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Home Microsoft Windows XP Gold 0 Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition SP1 Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition Microsoft Windows XP 0 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 SP1 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition SP1 Beta 1 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition SP1 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services 0 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP1 Beta 1 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP1 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Itanium SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Itanium SP1 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Itanium 0 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Itanium SP1 Beta 1 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Itanium SP1 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Itanium 0 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition SP1 Beta 1 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition SP1 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter x64 Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition SP1 Beta 1 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition SP1 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1 Platform SDK Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Platfom SDK Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP3 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP2 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP1 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional 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 WordPad Word 97 Converter Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft WordPad is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability because of a stack-based buffer overflow that may result in corrupted memory.
An attacker could exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the currently logged-in user. Failed exploit attempts may result in denial-of-service conditions.
Microsoft WordPad is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability because of a stack-based buffer overflow that may result in corrupted memory.
An attacker could exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the currently logged-in user. Failed exploit attempts may result in denial-of-service conditions.
Exploit / POC
Microsoft WordPad Word 97 Converter Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
A working commercial exploit is available through VUPEN Security - Exploit and PoCs Service. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.
Core Security Technologies has developed a working commercial exploit for its CORE IMPACT product. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.
A working commercial exploit is available through VUPEN Security - Exploit and PoCs Service. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.
Core Security Technologies has developed a working commercial exploit for its CORE IMPACT product. This exploit is not otherwise publicly available or known to be circulating in the wild.
Solution / Fix
Microsoft WordPad Word 97 Converter Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Solution:
The vendor has released an advisory and updates. Please see the references for more information.
UPDATE (April 16, 2009): Before installing this update, users are advised to undo any workarounds related to disabling converters.
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition SP1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Itanium SP1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Itanium SP1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter x64 Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Itanium SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP3
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition SP1
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows XP Home SP3
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 SP2
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition SP2
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP3
Solution:
The vendor has released an advisory and updates. Please see the references for more information.
UPDATE (April 16, 2009): Before installing this update, users are advised to undo any workarounds related to disabling converters.
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition SP1
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=2233a4d2-7c8a -4c89-b020-100d9afb43c8
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter x64 Edition
-
Microsoft Security update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition(KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=323f4211-5add -4e02-bce1-e5a1b489982c
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition SP1
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=2233a4d2-7c8a -4c89-b020-100d9afb43c8
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows XP (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=50a8519a-503e -43dd-a78a-c1bc764fd213
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Itanium SP1
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=e840b9cb-f1f4 -482a-aa07-eb6b42b477c4
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Itanium SP1
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=e840b9cb-f1f4 -482a-aa07-eb6b42b477c4
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=2233a4d2-7c8a -4c89-b020-100d9afb43c8
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter x64 Edition SP2
-
Microsoft Security update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition(KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=323f4211-5add -4e02-bce1-e5a1b489982c
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP2
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=2233a4d2-7c8a -4c89-b020-100d9afb43c8
Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows XP (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=50a8519a-503e -43dd-a78a-c1bc764fd213
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=2233a4d2-7c8a -4c89-b020-100d9afb43c8
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows XP (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=50a8519a-503e -43dd-a78a-c1bc764fd213
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Itanium SP2
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=e840b9cb-f1f4 -482a-aa07-eb6b42b477c4
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP3
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows XP (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=50a8519a-503e -43dd-a78a-c1bc764fd213
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
-
Microsoft Security update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition(KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=323f4211-5add -4e02-bce1-e5a1b489982c
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition SP1
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=2233a4d2-7c8a -4c89-b020-100d9afb43c8
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition SP2
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=2233a4d2-7c8a -4c89-b020-100d9afb43c8
Microsoft Windows XP Home SP3
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows XP (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=50a8519a-503e -43dd-a78a-c1bc764fd213
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP1
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=2233a4d2-7c8a -4c89-b020-100d9afb43c8
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2
-
Microsoft Security update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition(KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=323f4211-5add -4e02-bce1-e5a1b489982c
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 SP1
-
Microsoft Security update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition(KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=323f4211-5add -4e02-bce1-e5a1b489982c
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows XP (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=50a8519a-503e -43dd-a78a-c1bc764fd213
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows XP (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=50a8519a-503e -43dd-a78a-c1bc764fd213
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 SP2
-
Microsoft Security update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition(KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=323f4211-5add -4e02-bce1-e5a1b489982c
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition
-
Microsoft Security update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition(KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=323f4211-5add -4e02-bce1-e5a1b489982c
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition SP2
-
Microsoft Security update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition(KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=323f4211-5add -4e02-bce1-e5a1b489982c
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows 2000 (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=552d322a-5282 -42c7-9c1e-1d8c494a7318
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition
-
Microsoft Security update for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition(KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=323f4211-5add -4e02-bce1-e5a1b489982c
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP3
-
Microsoft Security Update for Windows XP (KB923561)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=50a8519a-503e -43dd-a78a-c1bc764fd213
References
Microsoft WordPad Word 97 Converter Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Microsoft Homepage (Microsoft)
- MS09-010: Reducing the text converter attack surface (Microsoft Security Research & Defense)
- ASA-2009-131 MS09-010 Vulnerabilities in WordPad and Office Text Converters (Avaya)
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-010 (Microsoft)
- Microsoft WordPad Word97 Converter Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (iDefense)