#VU1207 Buffer overflow in Visual Studio - CVE-2006-4704

Vulnerability identifier: #VU1207

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2006-4704

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Visual Studio
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect handling of input data in Microsoft WMIScriptUtils.WMIObjectBroker2 ActiveX control (WmiScriptUtils.dll), bundled with Visual Studio 2005. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted web page or HTML file and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.

Mitigation
Update for Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 is available here:
https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=C2682C53-8E9A-4C7D-B782-BE78512DCBFA

Vulnerable software versions

Visual Studio: 2005

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External links
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/927709
https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms06-073
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-047/
https://downloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/0day_ie.pdf

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.