IBM Lotus Notes Attachment Handling Multiple Buffer Overflows - Nessus

Critical Plugin ID: 54922

This page contains detailed information about the IBM Lotus Notes Attachment Handling Multiple Buffer Overflows Nessus plugin including available exploits and PoCs found on GitHub, in Metasploit or Exploit-DB for verifying of this vulnerability.

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Plugin Overview
Vulnerability Information

Synopsis
Description
Solution

Public Exploits
Risk Information
Plugin Source
How to Run
References
Version

Plugin Overview

ID: 54922
Name: IBM Lotus Notes Attachment Handling Multiple Buffer Overflows
Filename: notes_keyview_overflows2.nasl
Vulnerability Published: 2011-05-24
This Plugin Published: 2011-05-31
Last Modification Time: 2020-06-12
Plugin Version: 1.25
Plugin Type: local
Plugin Family: Windows
Dependencies: lotus_notes_installed.nasl, smb_hotfixes.nasl
Required KB Items [?]: SMB/Lotus_Notes/Installed, SMB/Registry/Enumerated

Vulnerability Information

Severity: Critical
Vulnerability Published: 2011-05-24
Patch Published: 2011-05-24
CVE [?]: CVE-2011-0548, CVE-2011-1213, CVE-2011-1214, CVE-2011-1215, CVE-2011-1216, CVE-2011-1217, CVE-2011-1218, CVE-2011-1512
CPE [?]: cpe:/a:ibm:lotus_notes

Synopsis

The remote Windows host has an application that is affected by multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

Description

The file attachment viewer component included with the instance of Lotus Notes installed on the remote Windows host is reportedly affected by several buffer overflow vulnerabilities that can be triggered when handling attachments of various types.

By sending a specially crafted attachment to users of the affected application and getting them to double-click and view the attachment, an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code subject to the privileges under which the affected application runs.

Solution

Either Install Interim Fix 1 for Notes 8.5.2 Fix Pack 2 / 8.5.2 Fix Pack 3 or upgrade to 8.5.3. Alternatively, disable attachment viewers.

Public Exploits

Target Network Port(s): 139, 445
Target Asset(s): N/A
Exploit Available: True (Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB, Core Impact)
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Here's the list of publicly known exploits and PoCs for verifying the IBM Lotus Notes Attachment Handling Multiple Buffer Overflows vulnerability:

Metasploit: exploit/windows/fileformat/lotusnotes_lzh
[Lotus Notes 8.0.x - 8.5.2 FP2 - Autonomy Keyview (.lzh Attachment)]
Metasploit: exploit/windows/lotus/lotusnotes_lzh
[Lotus Notes 8.0.x - 8.5.2 FP2 - Autonomy Keyview (.lzh Attachment)]
Exploit-DB: exploits/windows/remote/17448.rb
[EDB-17448: Lotus Notes 8.0.x < 8.5.2 FP2 - Autonomy Keyview ('.lzh' Attachment) (Metasploit)]

Before running any exploit against any system, make sure you are authorized by the owner of the target system(s) to perform such activity. In any other case, this would be considered as an illegal activity.

WARNING: Beware of using unverified exploits from sources such as GitHub or Exploit-DB. These exploits and PoCs could contain malware. For more information, see how to use exploits safely.

Risk Information

CVSS Score Source [?]: CVE-2011-0548
CVSS V2 Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C/E:F/RL:OF/RC:C

CVSS Base Score:	9.3 (High)
Impact Subscore:	10.0
Exploitability Subscore:	8.6
CVSS Temporal Score:	7.7 (High)
CVSS Environmental Score:	NA (None)
Modified Impact Subscore:	NA
Overall CVSS Score:	7.7 (High)

CVSS V3 Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C

CVSS Base Score:	9.8 (Critical)
Impact Subscore:	5.9
Exploitability Subscore:	3.9
CVSS Temporal Score:	9.1 (Critical)
CVSS Environmental Score:	NA (None)
Modified Impact Subscore:	NA
Overall CVSS Score:	9.1 (Critical)

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Plugin Source

#
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#

include("compat.inc");

if (description)
{
  script_id(54922);
  script_version("1.25");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_modification_date", value:"2020/06/12");

  script_cve_id(
    "CVE-2011-0548",
    "CVE-2011-1213",
    "CVE-2011-1214",
    "CVE-2011-1215",
    "CVE-2011-1216",
    "CVE-2011-1217",
    "CVE-2011-1218",
    "CVE-2011-1512"
  );
  script_bugtraq_id(
    47962,
    48013,
    48016,
    48017,
    48018,
    48019,
    48020,
    48021
  );
  script_xref(name:"CERT", value:"126159");
  script_xref(name:"EDB-ID", value:"17448");
  script_xref(name:"Secunia", value:"44624");

  script_name(english:"IBM Lotus Notes Attachment Handling Multiple Buffer Overflows");
  script_summary(english:"Checks file version of kvgraph.dll");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote Windows host has an application that is affected by
multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The file attachment viewer component included with the instance of
Lotus Notes installed on the remote Windows host is reportedly
affected by several buffer overflow vulnerabilities that can be
triggered when handling attachments of various types.

By sending a specially crafted attachment to users of the affected
application and getting them to double-click and view the attachment,
an attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code subject to the
privileges under which the affected application runs.");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/518139");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/518131");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/518138");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/518137");
  # https://www.secureauth.com/labs/advisories/LotusNotes-XLS-viewer-heap-overflow
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"http://www.nessus.org/u?c85aef3a");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2011/May/178");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2011/May/179");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2011/May/181");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2011/May/182");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/518120/100/0/threaded");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21500034");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Either Install Interim Fix 1 for Notes 8.5.2 Fix Pack 2 / 8.5.2 Fix
Pack 3 or upgrade to 8.5.3. Alternatively, disable attachment viewers.");
  script_set_cvss_base_vector("CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C");
  script_set_cvss_temporal_vector("CVSS2#E:F/RL:OF/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2011-0548");
  script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
  script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:F/RL:O/RC:C");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploitability_ease", value:"Exploits are available");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_available", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_core", value:"true");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'Lotus Notes 8.0.x - 8.5.2 FP2 - Autonomy Keyview (.lzh Attachment)');
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");

script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2011/05/24");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2011/05/24");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2011/05/31");

  script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
  script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:ibm:lotus_notes");
  script_end_attributes();

  script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
  script_family(english:"Windows");

  script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2011-2020 and is owned by Tenable, Inc. or an Affiliate thereof.");

  script_dependencies("smb_hotfixes.nasl","lotus_notes_installed.nasl");
  script_require_keys("SMB/Registry/Enumerated","SMB/Lotus_Notes/Installed");
  script_require_ports(139, 445);

  exit(0);
}

include("global_settings.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
include("smb_func.inc");
include("audit.inc");
include("smb_hotfixes_fcheck.inc");
include("smb_reg_query.inc");

kb_base = "SMB/Lotus_Notes/";

version = get_kb_item_or_exit(kb_base + 'Version');
path = get_kb_item_or_exit(kb_base + 'Path');

get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/Registry/Enumerated");

# Retrieve the appropriate share.
port    =  kb_smb_transport();
login   =  kb_smb_login();
pass    =  kb_smb_password();
domain  =  kb_smb_domain();

# Get a list of user data dirs on the system
registry_init();
hku = registry_hive_connect(hive:HKEY_USERS, exit_on_fail:TRUE);
if (empty_or_null(hku))
{
  RegCloseKey(handle:hku);
  close_registry();
  audit(AUDIT_REG_FAIL);
}
key_h = RegOpenKey(handle:hku, mode:MAXIMUM_ALLOWED);
if (!empty_or_null(key_h))
{
  reginfo = RegQueryInfoKey(handle:key_h);
}

if (!empty_or_null(reginfo))
{
  datadirs = [];
  registry_init();
  for (i = 0; i < reginfo[1]; i++)
  {
    subkey = RegEnumKey(handle:key_h, index:i);
    key = subkey + "\Software\IBM\Notes\Installer\DATADIR";
    datadir = get_registry_value(handle:hku, item:key);
    if (empty_or_null(datadir))
    {
      key = subkey + "\Software\Lotus\Notes\Installer\DATADIR";
      datadir = get_registry_value(handle:hku, item:key);
    }
    if (!empty_or_null(datadir) && subkey =~ '^S-1-5-21-[0-9\\-]+$')
    {
      datadirs[max_index(datadirs)] = datadir;
    }
  }
  RegCloseKey(handle:key_h);
  RegCloseKey(handle:hku);
  close_registry();
}

if(! smb_session_init()) audit(AUDIT_FN_FAIL, 'smb_session_init');

# Split the software's location into components.
base = preg_replace(string:path, pattern:"^(.+)\\$", replace:"\1");
share = preg_replace(string:base, pattern:"^([A-Za-z]):.*", replace:"\1$");
path = preg_replace(string:base, pattern:"^[A-Za-z]:(.*)", replace:"\1");
found = FALSE;

# Connect to the share software is installed on.
rc = NetUseAdd(login:login, password:pass, domain:domain, share:share);
if (rc != 1)
{
  NetUseDel();
  audit(AUDIT_SHARE_FAIL, share);
}
if (!empty_or_null(datadirs))
{
  foreach datadir (datadirs)
  {
    file = preg_replace(string:datadir, pattern:"^[A-Za-z]:(.*)", replace:"\1") + "\KeyView.ini";
    file_h = CreateFile(
      file:file,
      desired_access:GENERIC_READ,
      file_attributes:FILE_ATTRIBUTE_NORMAL,
      share_mode:FILE_SHARE_READ,
      create_disposition:OPEN_EXISTING
    );
    if (!empty_or_null(file_h))
    {
      found = TRUE;
    }
  }
  file = preg_replace(string:base, pattern:"^[A-Za-z]:(.*)", replace:"\1") + "\KeyView.ini";
  file_h = CreateFile(
    file:file,
    desired_access:GENERIC_READ,
    file_attributes:FILE_ATTRIBUTE_NORMAL,
    share_mode:FILE_SHARE_READ,
    create_disposition:OPEN_EXISTING
  );
  if (!empty_or_null(file_h))
  {
    found = TRUE;
  }
  CloseFile(handle:file_h);

  if (!found)
  {
    NetUseDel();
    audit(AUDIT_INST_VER_NOT_VULN, "IBM Notes");
  }
}

# Try and read one of the vulnerable files.
file_h = CreateFile(
  file:path + "\xlssr.dll",
  desired_access:GENERIC_READ,
  file_attributes:FILE_ATTRIBUTE_NORMAL,
  share_mode:FILE_SHARE_READ,
  create_disposition:OPEN_EXISTING
);
if (isnull(file_h))
{
  NetUseDel();
  audit(AUDIT_INST_VER_NOT_VULN, "IBM Notes");
}

version = GetFileVersion(handle:file_h);
CloseFile(handle:file_h);
NetUseDel();
if (isnull(version)) exit(1, "Failed to extract the file version from '" + base + "\xlssr.dll'.");

# Check if the DLL file is vulnerable.
fix = "8.5.23.11191";
ver = join(version, sep:".");
if (ver_compare(ver:ver, fix:fix) >= 0)
  audit(AUDIT_INST_VER_NOT_VULN, "IBM Notes");

# Report our findings.
report =
  '\n  File              : ' + base + "\xlssr.dll" +
  '\n  Installed version : ' + ver +
  '\n  Fixed version     : ' + fix +
  '\n';
security_report_v4(port:445, severity:SECURITY_HOLE, extra:report);

The latest version of this script can be found in these locations depending on your platform:

Linux / Unix:
/opt/nessus/lib/nessus/plugins/notes_keyview_overflows2.nasl
Windows:
C:\ProgramData\Tenable\Nessus\nessus\plugins\notes_keyview_overflows2.nasl
Mac OS X:
/Library/Nessus/run/lib/nessus/plugins/notes_keyview_overflows2.nasl

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How to Run

Here is how to run the IBM Lotus Notes Attachment Handling Multiple Buffer Overflows as a standalone plugin via the Nessus web user interface (https://localhost:8834/):

Click to start a New Scan.
Select Advanced Scan.
Navigate to the Plugins tab.
On the top right corner click to Disable All plugins.
On the left side table select Windows plugin family.
On the right side table select IBM Lotus Notes Attachment Handling Multiple Buffer Overflows plugin ID 54922.
Specify the target on the Settings tab and click to Save the scan.
Run the scan.

Here are a few examples of how to run the plugin in the command line. Note that the examples below demonstrate the usage on the Linux / Unix platform.

Basic usage:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl notes_keyview_overflows2.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with audit trail message on the console:

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -a notes_keyview_overflows2.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with trace script execution written to the console (useful for debugging):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -T - notes_keyview_overflows2.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

Run the plugin with using a state file for the target and updating it (useful for running multiple plugins on the target):

/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -K /tmp/state notes_keyview_overflows2.nasl -t <IP/HOST>

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References

BID | SecurityFocus Bugtraq ID:

47962, 48013, 48016, 48017, 48018, 48019, 48020, 48021

CERT | Computer Emergency Response Team:

126159

Secunia Advisory:

44624

See also:

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66944 - IBM Notes PNG Integer Overflow
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Version

This page has been produced using Nessus Professional 10.1.2 (#68) LINUX, Plugin set 202205072148.
Plugin file notes_keyview_overflows2.nasl version 1.25. For more plugins, visit the Nessus Plugin Library.

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Plugin Overview

Vulnerability Information

Synopsis

Description

Solution

Public Exploits

Risk Information

Plugin Source

How to Run

References

Version

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