Microsoft Visual Studio WmiScriptUtils.dll code execution
| visualstudio-wmiscriptuti-code-execution (29915) |  High Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Visual Studio could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a vulnerability in the WmiScriptUtils.dll. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web page, which will load the WMI Object Broker ActiveX control from WmiScriptUtils.dll allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system with the privileges of the victim.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 5.6 |
| Access Vector: | Remote |
| Access Complexity: | High |
| Authentication: | Not Required |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Partial |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | Partial |
| Temporal Score: | 4.4 |
| Exploitability: | Proof-Of-Concept |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-073. See References.
References:
- Michal Bucko: Internet Explorer 6.0 0-day Vulnerability.
- Microsoft Security Advisory (927709): Vulnerability in Visual Studio 2005 Could Allow Remote Code Execution.
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-073: Vulnerability Visual Studio 2005 Could Allow Remote Code Execution (925674).
- ZDI-06-047: Microsoft Visual Studio WmiScriptUtils.dll Cross-Zone Scripting Vulnerability.
- ASA-2006-271: MS06-073 Vulnerability in Visual Studio 2005 Could Allow Remote Code Execution (925674)
- BID-20797: Retired: Microsoft Internet Explorer Unspecified Code Execution Vulnerability
- BID-20843: Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 WMI Object Broker Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-4704: Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in the WMI Object Broker (WMIScriptUtils.WMIObjectBroker2) ActiveX control (WmiScriptUtils.dll) in Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 allows remote attackers to bypass Internet zone restrictions and execute arbitrary code by instantiating dangerous objects, aka WMI Object Broker Vulnerability.
- SA22603: Microsoft Visual Studio WMI Object Broker ActiveX Control Code Execution
- SECTRACK ID: 1017142: Microsoft Visual Studio WMI Object Broker ActiveX Control Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- US-CERT VU#854856: WMI Object Broker ActiveX Control bypasses ActiveX security model
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-4282: Microsoft Visual Studio WMI Object Broker Code Execution Vulnerability (MS06-073)
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Reported:
Oct 30, 2006
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