MS14-012: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2925418) - Nessus
High Plugin ID: 72930This page contains detailed information about the MS14-012: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2925418) Nessus plugin including available exploits and PoCs found on GitHub, in Metasploit or Exploit-DB for verifying of this vulnerability.
Plugin Overview
ID: 72930
Name: MS14-012: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2925418)
Filename: smb_nt_ms14-012.nasl
Vulnerability Published: 2014-02-14
This Plugin Published: 2014-03-11
Last Modification Time: 2022-05-05
Plugin Version: 1.22
Plugin Type: local
Plugin Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Dependencies:
ms_bulletin_checks_possible.nasl, smb_hotfixes.nasl
Required KB Items [?]: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Vulnerability Information
Severity: High
Vulnerability Published: 2014-02-14
Patch Published: 2014-03-11
CVE [?]: CVE-2014-0297, CVE-2014-0298, CVE-2014-0299, CVE-2014-0302, CVE-2014-0303, CVE-2014-0304, CVE-2014-0305, CVE-2014-0306, CVE-2014-0307, CVE-2014-0308, CVE-2014-0309, CVE-2014-0311, CVE-2014-0312, CVE-2014-0313, CVE-2014-0314, CVE-2014-0321, CVE-2014-0322, CVE-2014-0324, CVE-2014-4112
CPE [?]: cpe:/a:microsoft:ie, cpe:/o:microsoft:windows
Exploited by Malware: True
Synopsis
The remote host has a web browser that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.
Description
The remote host is missing Internet Explorer (IE) Security Update 2925418.
The installed version of IE is affected by multiple privilege escalation and memory corruption vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host. Additionally, the installed version of IE is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability.
Solution
Microsoft has released a set of patches for XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, 7, 2008 R2, 8, 2012, 8.1, and 2012 R2.
Public Exploits
Target Network Port(s): 139, 445
Target Asset(s): Host/patch_management_checks
Exploit Available: True (Metasploit Framework, Exploit-DB, GitHub, Immunity Canvas, Core Impact)
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Here's the list of publicly known exploits and PoCs for verifying the MS14-012: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2925418) vulnerability:
- Metasploit: exploit/windows/browser/ms14_012_cmarkup_uaf
[MS14-012 Microsoft Internet Explorer CMarkup Use-After-Free] - Metasploit: exploit/windows/browser/ms14_012_textrange
[MS14-012 Microsoft Internet Explorer TextRange Use-After-Free] - Exploit-DB: exploits/windows/remote/32438.rb
[EDB-32438: Microsoft Internet Explorer - TextRange Use-After-Free (MS14-012) (Metasploit)] - Exploit-DB: exploits/windows/remote/32904.rb
[EDB-32904: Microsoft Internet Explorer - CMarkup Use-After-Free (MS14-012) (Metasploit)] - Exploit-DB: exploits/windows/remote/32851.html
[EDB-32851: Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 - CMarkup Use-After-Free (MS14-012)] - GitHub: https://github.com/CyberMonitor/APT_CyberCriminal_Campagin_Collections
[CVE-2014-0322] - GitHub: https://github.com/R0B1NL1N/APTnotes
[CVE-2014-0322] - GitHub: https://github.com/RingLcy/VulnerabilityAnalysisAndExploit
[CVE-2014-0322] - GitHub: https://github.com/eric-erki/APT_CyberCriminal_Campagin_Collections
[CVE-2014-0322] - GitHub: https://github.com/iwarsong/apt
[CVE-2014-0322] - GitHub: https://github.com/jvdroit/APT_CyberCriminal_Campagin_Collections
[CVE-2014-0322] - GitHub: https://github.com/kbandla/APTnotes
[CVE-2014-0322] - GitHub: https://github.com/likescam/APT_CyberCriminal_Campagin_Collections
[CVE-2014-0322] - GitHub: https://github.com/likescam/CyberMonitor-APT_CyberCriminal_Campagin_Collections
[CVE-2014-0322] - GitHub: https://github.com/sumas/APT_CyberCriminal_Campagin_Collections
[CVE-2014-0322] - GitHub: https://github.com/offensive-security/exploitdb-bin-sploits/blob/master/bin-sploits/32851-AsXploit.as
[EDB-32851] - Immunity Canvas: CANVAS
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-2014-0324
CVSS V2 Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C/E:H/RL:OF/RC:C
CVSS Base Score: | 9.3 (High) |
Impact Subscore: | 10.0 |
Exploitability Subscore: | 8.6 |
CVSS Temporal Score: | 8.1 (High) |
CVSS Environmental Score: | NA (None) |
Modified Impact Subscore: | NA |
Overall CVSS Score: | 8.1 (High) |
CVSS Base Score: | 7.5 (High) |
Impact Subscore: | 5.9 |
Exploitability Subscore: | 1.6 |
CVSS Temporal Score: | 7.2 (High) |
CVSS Environmental Score: | NA (None) |
Modified Impact Subscore: | NA |
Overall CVSS Score: | 7.2 (High) |
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Plugin Source
This is the smb_nt_ms14-012.nasl nessus plugin source code. This script is Copyright (C) 2014-2022 Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
# (C) Tenable Network Security, Inc.
#
include('compat.inc');
if (description)
{
script_id(72930);
script_version("1.22");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_modification_date", value:"2022/05/05");
script_cve_id(
"CVE-2014-0297",
"CVE-2014-0298",
"CVE-2014-0299",
"CVE-2014-0302",
"CVE-2014-0303",
"CVE-2014-0304",
"CVE-2014-0305",
"CVE-2014-0306",
"CVE-2014-0307",
"CVE-2014-0308",
"CVE-2014-0309",
"CVE-2014-0311",
"CVE-2014-0312",
"CVE-2014-0313",
"CVE-2014-0314",
"CVE-2014-0321",
"CVE-2014-0322",
"CVE-2014-0324",
"CVE-2014-4112"
);
script_bugtraq_id(
65551,
66023,
66025,
66026,
66027,
66028,
66029,
66030,
66031,
66032,
66033,
66034,
66035,
66036,
66037,
66038,
66039,
66040,
70266
);
script_xref(name:"CERT", value:"732479");
script_xref(name:"EDB-ID", value:"32851");
script_xref(name:"EDB-ID", value:"32438");
script_xref(name:"EDB-ID", value:"32904");
script_xref(name:"MSFT", value:"MS14-012");
script_xref(name:"MSKB", value:"2925418");
script_xref(name:"CISA-KNOWN-EXPLOITED", value:"2022/05/25");
script_name(english:"MS14-012: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2925418)");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"synopsis", value:
"The remote host has a web browser that is affected by multiple
vulnerabilities.");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"description", value:
"The remote host is missing Internet Explorer (IE) Security Update
2925418.
The installed version of IE is affected by multiple privilege
escalation and memory corruption vulnerabilities that could allow an
attacker to execute arbitrary code on the remote host. Additionally,
the installed version of IE is affected by an information disclosure
vulnerability.");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-030/");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-031/");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-032/");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-033/");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-034/");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-035/");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-036/");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"see_also", value:"https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2014/ms14-012");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"solution", value:
"Microsoft has released a set of patches for XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, 7,
2008 R2, 8, 2012, 8.1, and 2012 R2.");
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:H/RL:OF/RC:C");
script_set_cvss3_base_vector("CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H");
script_set_cvss3_temporal_vector("CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss_score_source", value:"CVE-2014-0324");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"cvss3_score_source", value:"CVE-2014-4112");
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:"exploited_by_malware", value:"true");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"metasploit_name", value:'MS14-012 Microsoft Internet Explorer CMarkup Use-After-Free');
script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_metasploit", value:"true");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"exploit_framework_canvas", value:"true");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"canvas_package", value:"CANVAS");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"vuln_publication_date", value:"2014/02/14");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"patch_publication_date", value:"2014/03/11");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_publication_date", value:"2014/03/11");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"plugin_type", value:"local");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/o:microsoft:windows");
script_set_attribute(attribute:"cpe", value:"cpe:/a:microsoft:ie");
script_end_attributes();
script_category(ACT_GATHER_INFO);
script_family(english:"Windows : Microsoft Bulletins");
script_copyright(english:"This script is Copyright (C) 2014-2022 Tenable Network Security, Inc.");
script_dependencies("smb_hotfixes.nasl", "ms_bulletin_checks_possible.nasl");
script_require_keys("SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible");
script_require_ports(139, 445, "Host/patch_management_checks");
exit(0);
}
include("audit.inc");
include("smb_hotfixes_fcheck.inc");
include("smb_hotfixes.inc");
include("smb_func.inc");
include("misc_func.inc");
get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible");
bulletin = 'MS14-012';
kb = '2925418';
kbs = make_list(kb);
if (get_kb_item("Host/patch_management_checks")) hotfix_check_3rd_party(bulletin:bulletin, kbs:kbs, severity:SECURITY_HOLE);
get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/Registry/Enumerated");
get_kb_item_or_exit("SMB/WindowsVersion", exit_code:1);
if (hotfix_check_sp_range(xp:'3', win2003:'2', vista:'2', win7:'1', win8:'0', win81:'0') <= 0) audit(AUDIT_OS_SP_NOT_VULN);
if (hotfix_check_server_core() == 1) audit(AUDIT_WIN_SERVER_CORE);
rootfile = hotfix_get_systemroot();
if (!rootfile) exit(1, "Failed to get the system root.");
share = hotfix_path2share(path:rootfile);
if (!is_accessible_share(share:share)) audit(AUDIT_SHARE_FAIL, share);
if (
# Windows 8.1 / 2012 R2
#
# - Internet Explorer 11
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.3", file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"11.0.9600.16521", min_version:"11.0.0.0", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
# Windows 8 / 2012
#
# - Internet Explorer 10
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.2", file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"10.0.9200.20963", min_version:"10.0.9200.20000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.2", file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"10.0.9200.16843", min_version:"10.0.9200.16000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
# Windows 7 / 2008 R2
# - Internet Explorer 11
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.1", sp:1, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"11.0.9600.16521", min_version:"11.0.9600.16000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
# - Internet Explorer 10
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.1", sp:1, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"10.0.9200.20963", min_version:"10.0.9200.20000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.1", sp:1, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"10.0.9200.16843", min_version:"10.0.9200.16000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
# - Internet Explorer 9
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.1", sp:1, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"9.0.8112.20651", min_version:"9.0.8112.20000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.1", sp:1, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"9.0.8112.16540", min_version:"9.0.8112.16000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
# - Internet Explorer 8
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.1", sp:1, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"8.0.7601.22597", min_version:"8.0.7601.22000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.1", sp:1, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"8.0.7601.18392", min_version:"8.0.7601.17000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
# Vista / 2008
#
# - Internet Explorer 9
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0", sp:2, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"9.0.8112.20651", min_version:"9.0.8112.20000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0", sp:2, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"9.0.8112.16540", min_version:"9.0.8112.16000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
# - Internet Explorer 8
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0", sp:2, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"8.0.6001.23569", min_version:"8.0.6001.23000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0", sp:2, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"8.0.6001.19507", min_version:"8.0.6001.18000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
# - Internet Explorer 7
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0", sp:2, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"7.0.6002.23330", min_version:"7.0.6002.23000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"6.0", sp:2, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"7.0.6002.19041", min_version:"7.0.6002.18000", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
# Windows 2003 / XP 64-bit
#
# - Internet Explorer 8
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.2", sp:2, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"8.0.6001.23569", min_version:"8.0.0.0", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
# - Internet Explorer 7
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.2", sp:2, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"7.0.6000.21371", min_version:"7.0.0.0", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
# - Internet Explorer 6
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.2", sp:2, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"6.0.3790.5294", min_version:"6.0.0.0", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
# Windows XP x86
#
# - Internet Explorer 8
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.1", sp:3, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"8.0.6001.23569", min_version:"8.0.0.0", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
# - Internet Explorer 7
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.1", sp:3, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"7.0.6000.21371", min_version:"7.0.0.0", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb) ||
# - Internet Explorer 6
hotfix_is_vulnerable(os:"5.1", sp:3, file:"Mshtml.dll", version:"6.0.2900.6512", min_version:"6.0.2900.0", dir:"\system32", bulletin:bulletin, kb:kb)
)
{
set_kb_item(name:"SMB/Missing/"+bulletin, value:TRUE);
hotfix_security_hole();
hotfix_check_fversion_end();
exit(0);
}
else
{
hotfix_check_fversion_end();
audit(AUDIT_HOST_NOT, 'affected');
}
The latest version of this script can be found in these locations depending on your platform:
- Linux / Unix:
/opt/nessus/lib/nessus/plugins/smb_nt_ms14-012.nasl
- Windows:
C:\ProgramData\Tenable\Nessus\nessus\plugins\smb_nt_ms14-012.nasl
- Mac OS X:
/Library/Nessus/run/lib/nessus/plugins/smb_nt_ms14-012.nasl
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How to Run
Here is how to run the MS14-012: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2925418) 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 : Microsoft Bulletins plugin family.
- On the right side table select MS14-012: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2925418) plugin ID 72930.
- 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 smb_nt_ms14-012.nasl -t <IP/HOST>
Run the plugin with audit trail message on the console:
/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -a smb_nt_ms14-012.nasl -t <IP/HOST>
Run the plugin with trace script execution written to the console (useful for debugging):
/opt/nessus/bin/nasl -T - smb_nt_ms14-012.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 smb_nt_ms14-012.nasl -t <IP/HOST>
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References
BID | SecurityFocus Bugtraq ID:
- 65551, 66023, 66025, 66026, 66027, 66028, 66029, 66030, 66031, 66032, 66033, 66034, 66035, 66036, 66037, 66038, 66039, 66040, 70266
- MS14-012
- https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/72930
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/SecurityBulletins/2014/ms14-012
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-030/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-031/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-032/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-033/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-034/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-035/
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-14-036/
- https://vulners.com/nessus/SMB_NT_MS14-012.NASL
- 71942 - MS14-002: Vulnerability in Windows Kernel Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2914368)
- 72432 - MS14-009: Vulnerabilities in .NET Framework Could Allow Privilege Escalation (2916607)
- 73413 - MS14-017: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word and Office Web Apps Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2949660)
- 73805 - MS14-021: Security Update for Internet Explorer (2965111)
- 73984 - MS14-025: Vulnerability in Group Policy Preferences Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2962486)
- 73985 - MS14-026: Vulnerability in .NET Framework Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2958732)
- 73986 - MS14-027: Vulnerability in Windows Shell Handler Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2962488)
- 73988 - MS14-029: Security Update for Internet Explorer (2962482)
- 74427 - MS14-035: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2969262)
- 76409 - MS14-040: Vulnerability in Ancillary Function Driver (AFD) Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2975684)
- 76411 - MS14-042: Vulnerability in Microsoft Service Bus Could Allow Denial of Service (2972621)
- 77160 - MS14-043: Vulnerability in Windows Media Center Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2978742)
- 77166 - MS14-048: Vulnerability in OneNote Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2977201)
- 77572 - MS14-052: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2977629)
- 78431 - MS14-056: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer (2987107)
- 78432 - MS14-057: Vulnerabilities in .NET Framework Could Allow Remote Code Execution (3000414)
- 78433 - MS14-058: Vulnerabilities in Kernel-Mode Driver Could Allow Remote Code Execution (3000061)
- 78435 - MS14-060: Vulnerability in Windows OLE Could Allow Remote Code Execution (3000869)
- 78438 - MS14-062: Vulnerability in Message Queuing Service Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2993254)
- 79125 - MS14-064: Vulnerabilities in Windows OLE Could Allow Remote Code Execution (3011443)
- 79127 - MS14-066: Vulnerability in Schannel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2992611)
- 79311 - MS14-068: Vulnerability in Kerberos Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (3011780) (ESKIMOROLL)
- 79130 - MS14-070: Vulnerability in TCP/IP Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2989935)
- 79132 - MS14-072: Vulnerability in .NET Framework Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (3005210)
- 79135 - MS14-076: Vulnerability in Internet Information Services (IIS) Could Allow Security Feature Bypass (2982998)
- 73414 - MS14-017: Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word and Office Web Apps Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2949660) (Mac OS X)
- 79638 - MS14-066: Vulnerability in Schannel Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2992611) (uncredentialed check)
Version
This page has been produced using Nessus Professional 10.1.2 (#68) LINUX, Plugin set 202205072148.
Plugin file smb_nt_ms14-012.nasl version 1.22. For more plugins, visit the Nessus Plugin Library.
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