Microsoft Windows Collaboration Data Objects buffer overflow
| win-cdo-bo (22495) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Windows could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a buffer overflow in the Collaboration Data Objects (CDO). CDO, a component of Compnent Object Model (COM), simplifies writing programs that create Internet mail messages. A remote attacker could sned a specially-crafted event sink trigger, that when processed by an affected system, could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, Exchange Server 2000 SP3
- Microsoft, Windows 2000 SP4
- Microsoft, Windows 2003
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server x64
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server Itanium
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server SP1 Itanium
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server SP1
- Microsoft, Windows XP SP2
- Microsoft, Windows XP SP1
- Microsoft, Windows XP Professional x64
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in the latest Microsoft Security Bulletin. See References.
— OR —
Use Microsoft Automatic Update if it is supported by your operating system. The original bulletin issued by Microsoft has been superseded.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-048, Vulnerability in the Microsoft Collaboration Data Objects Could Allow Remote Code Execution (907245) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-048.mspx.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-019, Vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Could Allow Remote Code Execution (916803) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS06-019.mspx.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS07-026, Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Could Allow Remote Code Execution (931832) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms07-026.mspx.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-039, Vulnerabilities in Outlook Web Access for Exchange Server Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (953747) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms08-039.mspx.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-003, Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Could Allow Remote Code Execution (959239) at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS09-003.mspx.
- NORTEL BULLETIN ID: 2008008958, Rev 1, Centrex IP Client Manager (CICM) response to Microsoft July security bulletin at http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=745165.
- BID-15067: Microsoft Collaboration Data Objects Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-1987: Buffer overflow in Collaboration Data Objects (CDO), as used in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Exchange Server, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code when CDOSYS or CDOEX processes an e-mail message with a large header name, as demonstrated using the Content-Type string.
- OSVDB ID: 19905: Microsoft Collaboration Data Objects Remote Overflow
- SA17167: Microsoft Collaboration Data Objects Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1015038: Microsoft Exchange Buffer Overflow in Collaboration Data Objects Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- SECTRACK ID: 1015039: Microsoft Windows Buffer Overflow in Collaboration Data Objects Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- US-CERT VU#883460: Microsoft Collaboration Data Objects buffer overflow
Reported:
Oct 11, 2005
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.
For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net