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(MS07-039) Microsoft Windows Active Directory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (926122)
- Type
- Buffer Overflow
- Impact of exploitation
- Remote Code Execution
- User Interaction
- no user interaction is needed
- Attack Vector
- Malicious remote network traffic
- Rating
- High
- CVE reference
- CVE-2007-0040,
- Vendor Status
- Responded and patched
- Vulnerable systems
- Windows 2000 SP4,
- Windows 2003 SP0 - SP2,
- Summary
- A vulnerability is present in Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003 running Active Directory that may allow for remote code execution attacks. This could be exploited by unauthenticated malicious traffic on Windows 2000 but would rely on authentication for exploitation of Windows 2003 hosts.
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Description
Microsoft Windows is an industry-standard operating system developed by Microsoft. A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003 running Active Directory that may allow for remote code execution attacks. The flaw lies in improper validation of malicious LDAP traffic. Successful exploitation would not require authentication on a Windows 2000 host but would be required for exploitation of a Windows 2003 host.
McAfee Product Mitigation & Recommendations
Recommendations
Download and install the patch available from Microsoft (926122): http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS07-039.mspx
McAfee Product Mitigation
McAfee Foundstone
This Foundstone vulnerability check can be used to assess if your systems are vulnerable and is expected to accurately identify if a system is vulnerable in many enterprise environments.
- Signature:
- (MS07-039) Microsoft Windows Active Directory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (926122)
- Signature identifier:
- 5328
- Release date:
- 7/10/2007
McAfee Intrushield
This signature provides coverage for this vulnerability. McAfee Avert Labs will continue to update our coverage, as needed, as new exploit vectors are discovered and as new threats emerge.
- Signature:
- LDAP: Microsoft ActiveDirectory LDAP Modify HeapOverflow
- Signature identifier:
- 0x41701600
- Release date:
- 7/10/2007
- First released in:
- sigset(s) 3.1.43, 4.1.6
McAfee Host IPS
Out of the box, HIPS protects against many buffer overflow exploits. McAfee Avert Labs will continue to update our coverage, as needed, as new exploit vectors are discovered and as new threats emerge.
- Signature:
- Generic Buffer Overflow
- Signature identifier:
- 428
- Release date:
- 8/24/2000
- First released in:
- 2.0
- Release date:
- 7/11/2007
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i (VSE8.0i) / Managed Virus Scan (MVS) Buffer Overflow Protection
Out of the box, VSE 8.0i protects against many buffer overflow exploits. McAfee Avert Labs will continue to update our coverage, as needed, as new exploit vectors are discovered and as new threats emerge.
- Signature:
- Buffer Overflow Protection
- Release date:
- 8/30/2004
- First released in:
- build 131
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5i (VSE8.5i) /Total Protection for Small Business (ToPS SB) Buffer Overflow Protection
Out of the box, VSE8.5i and ToPS SB protect against many buffer overflow exploits. McAfee Avert Labs will continue to update our coverage, as needed, as new exploit vectors are discovered and as new threats emerge.
- Signature:
- Buffer Overflow Protection
- Release date:
- 11/29/2006
- First released in:
- build 354
Additional Resources
Microsoft Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in Windows Active Directory Could Allow Remote Code Execution (926122)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS07-039.mspx
All Information
Timeline -
7/10/2007
Vendor has provided a patch.
Description -
Microsoft Windows is an industry-standard operating system developed by Microsoft. A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows 2000 and 2003 running Active Directory that may allow for remote code execution attacks. The flaw lies in improper validation of malicious LDAP traffic. Successful exploitation would not require authentication on a Windows 2000 host but would be required for exploitation of a Windows 2003 host.
McAfee Product Mitigation & Recommendations
Recommendations -
Download and install the patch available from Microsoft (926122): http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS07-039.mspx
McAfee Product Mitigation
McAfee Foundstone
This Foundstone vulnerability check can be used to assess if your systems are vulnerable and is expected to accurately identify if a system is vulnerable in many enterprise environments.
- Signature:
- (MS07-039) Microsoft Windows Active Directory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (926122)
- Signature identifier:
- 5328
- Release date:
- 7/10/2007
McAfee Intrushield
This signature provides coverage for this vulnerability. McAfee Avert Labs will continue to update our coverage, as needed, as new exploit vectors are discovered and as new threats emerge.
- Signature:
- LDAP: Microsoft ActiveDirectory LDAP Modify HeapOverflow
- Signature identifier:
- 0x41701600
- Release date:
- 7/10/2007
- First released in:
- sigset(s) 3.1.43, 4.1.6
McAfee Host IPS
Out of the box, HIPS protects against many buffer overflow exploits. McAfee Avert Labs will continue to update our coverage, as needed, as new exploit vectors are discovered and as new threats emerge.
- Signature:
- Generic Buffer Overflow
- Signature identifier:
- 428
- Release date:
- 8/24/2000
- First released in:
- 2.0
- Release date:
- 7/11/2007
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i (VSE8.0i) / Managed Virus Scan (MVS) Buffer Overflow Protection
Out of the box, VSE 8.0i protects against many buffer overflow exploits. McAfee Avert Labs will continue to update our coverage, as needed, as new exploit vectors are discovered and as new threats emerge.
- Signature:
- Buffer Overflow Protection
- Release date:
- 8/30/2004
- First released in:
- build 131
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5i (VSE8.5i) /Total Protection for Small Business (ToPS SB) Buffer Overflow Protection
Out of the box, VSE8.5i and ToPS SB protect against many buffer overflow exploits. McAfee Avert Labs will continue to update our coverage, as needed, as new exploit vectors are discovered and as new threats emerge.
- Signature:
- Buffer Overflow Protection
- Release date:
- 11/29/2006
- First released in:
- build 354
Additional Resources
Additional Resources -
Microsoft Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in Windows Active Directory Could Allow Remote Code Execution (926122)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS07-039.mspx
