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The vulnerability in the Indeo Codec in Microsoft Windows XP SP3 allows local users to escalate privileges by placing a malicious iacenc.dll file in the current working directory. This could be exploited by accessing certain file types through applications like BS.Player or Media Player Classic, leading to unauthorized privilege escalation.
Overview
This CVE describes an untrusted search path vulnerability in the Indeo Codec in Microsoft Windows XP SP3, which could be exploited by local users to gain elevated privileges on the system. The vulnerability arises from the insecure loading of libraries, allowing an attacker to place a malicious DLL file in a specific directory and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to apply the security update provided by Microsoft in bulletin MS12-014. This update addresses the insecure library loading issue in the Indeo Codec and helps prevent unauthorized privilege escalation by ensuring proper validation of library loading paths.
References
- US-CERT Technical Alert TA12-045A: Link
- Zero Science Vulnerability Report: Link
- Exploit Database Entry 14765: Link
- OVAL Definition 7132: Link
- VUPEN Advisory ADV-2010-2190: Link
- OSVDB Entry 67588: Link
- Exploit Database Entry 14788: Link
- Secunia Advisory 41114: Link
- Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-014: Link
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
