Microsoft Windows URI Handling Command Execution Vulnerability
Severity: MEDIUM
CVE Identifier: CVE-2007-4041,07-061
Advisory Date: FEB 21, 2011
DESCRIPTION
Multiple argument injection vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.5 and 3.0alpha allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a NULL byte (%00) and shell metacharacters in a (1) mailto, (2) nntp, (3) news, (4) snews, or (5) telnet URI, a similar issue to CVE-2007-3670.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1001032
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1001032 - Microsoft Windows URI Handler Registration Vulnerability
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 7
- Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.5
- Mozilla Firefox 3.0alpha