Microsoft Internet Explorer 'ReleaseInterface()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	45639
Class:	Unknown
CVE:	CVE-2011-0346
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jan 01 2011 12:00AM
Updated:	Apr 14 2011 04:04PM
Credit:	Michal Zalewski
Vulnerable:	Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0.7600.16385 Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP2 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP2 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP2 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP2 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP1 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP1 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP1 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server - Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server - Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server - Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server SP2 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server SP2 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server SP2 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server SP1 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server SP1 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server SP1 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server - Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server - Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP2 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP2 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP2 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP1 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP1 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP1 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional - Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP2 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP2 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP2 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP1 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP1 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP1 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Server - Microsoft Windows 2000 Server - Microsoft Windows 2000 Server - Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services SP2 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services SP2 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services SP2 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services SP1 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services SP1 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services SP1 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services - Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services - Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services - Microsoft Windows 98 - Microsoft Windows 98 - Microsoft Windows 98 - Microsoft Windows 98SE - Microsoft Windows 98SE - Microsoft Windows 98SE - Microsoft Windows ME - Microsoft Windows ME - Microsoft Windows ME - Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6a - Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6a - Microsoft Windows NT Enterprise Server 4.0 SP6a - Microsoft Windows NT Enterprise Server 4.0 SP6a - Microsoft Windows NT Enterprise Server 4.0 SP6a - Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP6a - Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP6a - Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP6a - Microsoft Windows NT Terminal Server 4.0 SP6a - Microsoft Windows NT Terminal Server 4.0 SP6a - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP6a - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP6a - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP6a + Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition + Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition + Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition + Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition Itanium 0 + Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition Itanium 0 + Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition + Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition + Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition + Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Itanium 0 + Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Itanium 0 + Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Itanium 0 + Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition + Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition + Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition + Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition + Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition + Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition + Microsoft Windows XP Home + Microsoft Windows XP Home + Microsoft Windows XP Home + Microsoft Windows XP Professional + Microsoft Windows XP Professional + Microsoft Windows XP Professional Avaya Messaging Application Server 5 Avaya Messaging Application Server 4 Avaya Meeting Exchange - Webportal 0 Avaya Meeting Exchange - Web Conferencing Server 0 Avaya Meeting Exchange - Streaming Server 0 Avaya Meeting Exchange - Recording Server 0 Avaya Meeting Exchange - Client Registration Server 0 Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.0 .0.52 Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.2 SP2 Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.2 SP1 Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.2 Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.1 SP1 Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.1 Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.0 SP2 Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.0 SP1 Avaya Meeting Exchange 5.0 Avaya Communication Server 1000 Telephony Manager 4.0 Avaya Communication Server 1000 Telephony Manager 3.0 Avaya CallPilot 5.0 Avaya CallPilot 4.0 Avaya Aura Conferencing 6.0 Standard Avaya Aura Conferencing 6.0 SP1 Standard
Not Vulnerable:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 'ReleaseInterface()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft Internet Explorer is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

Successful exploits will allow an attacker to run arbitrary code in the context of the user running the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0.7600.16385 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 'ReleaseInterface()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

The researcher who reported this issue has created a fuzzer that triggers the issue. Please see the references for more information.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 'ReleaseInterface()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor released an update. Please see the references for details.


Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0

• Microsoft WindowsServer2003-KB2497640-x86-ENU.exe
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b902c58a-9e2f -4352-8d2f-fffda5344598


• Microsoft WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB2497640-x64-ENU.exe
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=986f07ae-0fdc -4be2-8a74-5eb56d4300ef


• Microsoft WindowsXP-KB2497640-x86-ENU.exe
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c3a8cec0-f947 -4d4e-a6ae-c7f4f1f311b0


• Microsoft WindowsServer2003-KB2497640-ia64-ENU.exe
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=8afe86fc-58b4 -4a95-b047-c09138fa4f5e

Microsoft Internet Explorer 'ReleaseInterface()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• Announcing cross_fuzz, a potential 0-day in circulation, and more (Michal Zalewski)
  
• Fuzzer variant: cross_fuzz_msie_randomized_seed.html (Microsoft)
  
• Microsoft Internet Explorer Homepage (Microsoft)
  
• ASA-2011-094 MS11-018 Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2497640) (Avaya)
  
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-018 (Microsoft)
  
• Vulnerability Note VU#427980 Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 use-after-free vulner (US-CERT)