ID

VAR-200408-0134

CVE

CVE-2004-0205

TITLE

Microsoft Windows contains a buffer overflow in the POSIX subsystem

DESCRIPTION

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) 4.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via the redirect function. A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Portable Operating System Interface for UNIX (POSIX) subsystem for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000. This vulnerability may be exploited by a local authenticated user to gain full system privileges. The Microsoft Windows 2000 Utility Manager allows authenticated local users to launch applications with SYSTEM privileges. Microsoft Windows contains a remote code execution vulnerability in the way that the Windows Shell launches applications. An remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code if they could trick a user into visiting a malicious website. Microsoft IIS 4.0 is reported prone to a buffer overflow vulnerability when handling redirects. This could lead to complete compromise of an affected computer. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 National Cyber Alert System Technical Cyber Security Alert TA04-196A Multiple Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Components and Outlook Express Original release date: July 14, 2004 Last revised: -- Source: US-CERT Systems Affected * Microsoft Windows Systems Overview Microsoft has released a Security Bulletin Summary for July, 2004. This summary includes several bulletins that address vulnerabilities in various Windows applications and components. Details of the vulnerabilities and their impacts are provided below. I. Description The table below provides a reference between Microsoft's Security Bulletins and the related US-CERT Vulnerability Notes. More information related to the vulnerabilities is available in these documents. The attacker would have to convince a victim to view an HTML document (web page, HTML email) or click on a crafted URI link. Exploitation of VU#869640 can lead to a denial-of-service condition against Outlook Express. III. Solution Apply a patch Microsoft has provided the patches for these vulnerabilities in the Security Bulletins and on Windows Update. Do not follow unsolicited links It is generally a good practice not to click on unsolicited URLs received in email, instant messages, web forums, or Internet relay chat (IRC) channels. However, this practice does not always prevent exploitation of these types vulnerabilities. For example, a trusted web site could be compromised and modified to deliver exploit script to unsuspecting clients. Maintain updated anti-virus software Anti-virus software with updated virus definitions may identify and prevent some exploit attempts, but variations of exploits or attack vectors may not be detected. Do not rely solely on anti-virus software to defend against these vulnerabilities. More information about viruses and anti-virus vendors is available on the US-CERT Computer Virus Resources page. Appendix A. Vendor Information Specific information about these issue are available in the Security Bulletin Summary for July, 2004 and the US-CERT Vulnerability Notes. Appendix B. References * Microsoft's Security Bulletin Summary for July, 2004 - <http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-jul.mspx> * US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#106324 - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/106324> * US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#187196 - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/187196> * US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#920060 - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/920060> * US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#228028 - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/228028> * US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#717748 - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/717748> * US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#647436 - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/647436> * US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#868580 - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/868580> * US-CERT Vulnerability Note VU#869640 - <http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/869640> * Increase Your Browsing and E-Mail Safety - <http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/settings.mspx> * Working with Internet Explorer 6 Security Settings - <http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/using/howto/security/settings .mspx> _________________________________________________________________ This alert was created by Jason A. Rafail. Feedback can be directed to the Vulnerability Note authors: Jason A. Rafail, Jeff P. Lanza, Chad R. Dougherty, Damon G. Morda, and Art Manion. _________________________________________________________________ This document is available from: <http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-196A.html> _________________________________________________________________ Copyright 2004 Carnegie Mellon University. Terms of use: <http://www.us-cert.gov/legal.html> _________________________________________________________________ Revision History July 14, 2004: Initial release Last updated July 14, 2004 -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.2.1 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQFA9ZD4XlvNRxAkFWARApJoAJ9kLfHwh9rjM39LkWpRYYkPDngD+QCcDj6Q P8VLUzmOQoMFj+903rIsKHU= =4I7x -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

AFFECTED PRODUCTS

CVSS

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THREAT TYPE

local

TYPE

Boundary Condition Error

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PATCH

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REFERENCES

CREDITS

Microsoft Security Team※ secure@microsoft.com

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LAST UPDATE DATE

2024-08-14T12:07:14.844000+00:00

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