P-247: Microsoft Vulnerability in JView Profiler

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Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-037
Vulnerability in JView Profiler Could Allow Remote Code Execution (903235)

Issued: July 12, 2005
Version: 1.0

Summary

Who should read this document: Customers who use Microsoft Windows

Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution

Maximum Severity Rating: Critical

Recommendation: Customers should apply the update immediately.

Security Update Replacement: None

Caveats: None

Tested Software and Security Update Download Locations:

Affected Software:

Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems

Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition

Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), and Microsoft 
Windows Millennium Edition (ME)

Tested Microsoft Windows Components:

Affected Components:

JView Profiler

Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4 on Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 
– Download the update

Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 on Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, or 
on Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 – Download the update
Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 – Download the update

Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows 
Server 2003 Service Pack 1 – Download the update
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems and Microsoft Windows 
Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems – Download the update

Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition – Download 
the update

Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition – 
Download the update

Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2 on Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition – 
– Review the FAQ section of this bulletin for details about these operating 
systems.

Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 on Microsoft Windows 98, on Microsoft 
Windows 98 SE or on Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition – Review the FAQ 
section of this bulletin for details about these operating systems.

The software in this list has been tested to determine whether the versions are 
affected. Other versions either no longer include security update support or 
may not be affected. To determine the support life cycle for your product and 
version, visit the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Web site.
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General Information
	
Executive Summary

Executive Summary:

This update resolves a newly-discovered, public vulnerability. A COM object, 
the JView Profiler (Javaprxy.dll), when instantiated in Internet Explorer, 
contains a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to 
take complete control of an affected system. Since the JView Profiler COM 
object was not designed to be accessed through Internet Explorer, this update 
sets the kill bit for the JView Profiler (Javaprxy.dll) COM object. The 
vulnerability is documented in the “Vulnerability Details” section of this 
bulletin.

If a user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who 
successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an 
affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or 
delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts 
are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted 
than users who operate with administrative user rights.

We recommend that customers apply the update immediately.

Severity Ratings and Vulnerability Identifiers:

Vulnerability Identifiers	                :  JView Profiler Vulnerability - 
                                               CAN-2005-2087
Impact of Vulnerability	                    :  Remote Code Execution
Internet Explorer 5.01 Service Pack 4	    :  Critical 
Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 2 
on Windows ME	                            :  Critical
Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (All 
supported operating system versions 
earlier than Windows Server 2003)           :  Critical
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 
and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1      :  Moderate
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP 
Service Pack 2                              :  Critical

This assessment is based on the types of systems that are affected by the 
vulnerability, their typical deployment patterns, and the effect that 
exploiting the vulnerability would have on them.

Note The severity ratings for non-x86 operating system versions map to the x86 
operating systems versions as follows:

The Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition severity rating 
is the same as the Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (All supported operating 
system versions earlier than Windows Server 2003) severity rating.

The Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based 
Systems and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition severity rating is the same as the 
Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 severity rating.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ) related to this security update

Vulnerability Details
	
Security Update Information

Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 (all versions), Microsoft Windows 
Server 2003 x64 Edition, and for Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Service Pack 2 

Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 for Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Windows 
2000 Service Pack 4

Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 2000 Service Pack 4

Obtaining Other Security Updates:

Updates for other security issues are available from the following locations:

• Security updates are available from the Microsoft Download Center. You can find them most easily by doing 
  a keyword search for "security_patch."
 
• Updates for consumer platforms are available from the Windows Update Web site.

Support: 

• Customers in the U.S. and Canada can receive technical support from Microsoft Product Support Services at 
  1-866-PCSAFETY. There is no charge for support calls that are associated with security updates.
 
• International customers can receive support from their local Microsoft subsidiaries. There is no charge 
  for support that is associated with security updates. For more information about how to contact Microsoft 
  for support issues, visit the International Support Web site.

Security Resources: 

• The Microsoft TechNet Security Web site provides additional information about security in Microsoft 
  products.
 
• Microsoft Software Update Services
 
• Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA)
 
• Windows Update 
 
• Windows Update Catalog: For more information about the Windows Update Catalog, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 323166.
 
• Office Update 

Software Update Services:

By using Microsoft Software Update Services (SUS), administrators can quickly and reliably deploy the latest 
critical updates and security updates to Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003-based servers, and to desktop 
systems that are running Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional.

For more information about how to deploy this security update with Software Update Services, visit the 
Software Update Services Web site.

Systems Management Server:

Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) delivers a highly-configurable enterprise solution for managing 
updates. By using SMS, administrators can identify Windows-based systems that require security updates and 
to perform controlled deployment of these updates throughout the enterprise with minimal disruption to end 
users. For more information about how administrators can use SMS 2003 to deploy security updates, visit the 
SMS 2003 Security Patch Management Web site. SMS 2.0 users can also use Software Updates Service Feature Pack 
to help deploy security updates. For information about SMS, visit the SMS Web site.

Note SMS uses the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer and the Microsoft Office Detection Tool to 
provide broad support for security bulletin update detection and deployment. Some software updates may not 
be detected by these tools. Administrators can use the inventory capabilities of the SMS in these cases to 
target updates to specific systems. For more information about this procedure, see the following Web site. 
Some security updates require administrative rights following a restart of the system. Administrators can 
use the Elevated Rights Deployment Tool (available in the SMS 2003 Administration Feature Pack and in the 
SMS 2.0 Administration Feature Pack) to install these updates.

Disclaimer: 

The information provided in the Microsoft Knowledge Base is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. 
Microsoft disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including the warranties of merchantability 
and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers be liable for 
any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits or 
special damages, even if Microsoft Corporation or its suppliers have been advised of the possibility of such 
damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental 
damages so the foregoing limitation may not apply.

Revisions: 

V1.0 (July 12, 2005): Bulletin published

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