Microsoft Windows Messenger ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	47197
Class:	Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:	CVE-2011-1243
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Apr 12 2011 12:00AM
Updated:	Apr 13 2011 06:14PM
Credit:	RadLSneak, working with iSIGHT Partners Global Vulnerability Partnership
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 Service Pack 3 0 Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP3 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 Embedded SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Embedded SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Embedded SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Embedded Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition Version 2003 SP1 Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition Version 2003 Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition SP1 Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition Microsoft Windows XP Gold Tablet Pc Microsoft Windows XP Gold Professional Microsoft Windows XP Gold Media Center Microsoft Windows XP Gold Embedded Microsoft Windows XP 0 Microsoft Windows XP 0 Microsoft Windows XP - Sp1 X64 Microsoft Windows XP - Gold X64 Microsoft Windows XP - Gold Home 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 Windows Messenger ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Messenger ActiveX control ('msgsc.dll') is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to view a specially crafted webpage.

Successful exploits will allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application (typically Internet Explorer) that uses the ActiveX control.

Microsoft Windows Messenger ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Microsoft Windows Messenger ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor released an advisory and updates. Please see the references for details.


Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP3

• Microsoft WindowsXP-KB2508272-x86-ENU.exe
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=b031a496-aa74 -4367-b2ae-24843c061745

Microsoft Windows XP Home SP3

• Microsoft WindowsXP-KB2508272-x86-ENU.exe
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=b031a496-aa74 -4367-b2ae-24843c061745

Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2

• Microsoft WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB2508272-x64-ENU.exe
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=eddd2964-9765 -461d-9df8-2c05402948e8

Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP3

• Microsoft WindowsXP-KB2508272-x86-ENU.exe
  http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=b031a496-aa74 -4367-b2ae-24843c061745

Microsoft Windows Messenger ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 240797 (Microsoft)
  
• Microsoft Windows Messenger Homepage (Microsoft)
  
• ASA-2011-097 MS11-027 Cumulative Security Update of ActiveX Kill Bits (2508272) (Avaya)
  
• Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-027 (Microsoft)