Remote code execution in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS)

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU45693

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0441

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the ASN.1 decoder in the QuickDER decoder in Mozilla Network Security Services (NSS). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted web page, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mozilla NSS: 3.1 - 3.55

External links

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-06/msg00012.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-06/msg00015.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/49976
http://secunia.com/advisories/50316
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2490
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:088
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2012/mfsa2012-39.html
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53798
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1540-1
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1540-2
http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=715073
http://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16701

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.