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Zero Day Initiative Advisory 12-026

Zero Day Initiative Advisory 12-026
Posted Feb 8, 2012
Authored by Tipping Point | Site zerodayinitiative.com

Zero Day Initiative Advisory 12-026 - This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of IBM SPSS. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the Render() method exposed by the ExportHTML.dll ActiveX control. This method causes a file to be written to an arbitrary path specified by the second argument (Output). The contents of the file can be controlled by manipulating the object members 'CssLocation', 'LayoutStyle' and 'EmbedCss'. The CssLocation member can be directed to a UNC path containing a file to be included in the file generated by the call to Render(). These behaviors can be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

tags | advisory, remote, arbitrary, activex
advisories | CVE-2012-0190
MD5 | 5b6f60a6045d953f1b2526307ef59b25

Zero Day Initiative Advisory 12-026

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ZDI-12-026 : IBM SPSS ExportHTML.dll ActiveX Control Render Method
Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-12-026
February 8, 2012

- -- CVE ID:
CVE-2012-0190

- -- CVSS:
7.5, AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

- -- Affected Vendors:

IBM



- -- Affected Products:

IBM SPSS



- -- TippingPoint(TM) IPS Customer Protection:
TippingPoint IPS customers have been protected against this
vulnerability by Digital Vaccine protection filter ID 12040.
For further product information on the TippingPoint IPS, visit:

http://www.tippingpoint.com

- -- Vulnerability Details:
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on
vulnerable installations of IBM SPSS. User interaction is required to
exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious
page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the Render() method exposed by the
ExportHTML.dll ActiveX control. This method causes a file to be written
to an arbitrary path specified by the second argument (Output). The
contents of the file can be controlled by manipulating the object
members 'CssLocation', 'LayoutStyle' and 'EmbedCss'. The CssLocation
member can be directed to a UNC path containing a file to be included in
the file generated by the call to Render(). These behaviors can be
exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

- -- Vendor Response:

IBM has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can
be found at:

https://redmine/issues/11917




- -- Disclosure Timeline:
2011-07-20 - Vulnerability reported to vendor

2012-02-08 - Coordinated public release of advisory



- -- Credit:
This vulnerability was discovered by:

* Andrea Micalizzi aka rgod



- -- About the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI):
Established by TippingPoint, The Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) represents
a best-of-breed model for rewarding security researchers for responsibly
disclosing discovered vulnerabilities.

Researchers interested in getting paid for their security research
through the ZDI can find more information and sign-up at:

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com

The ZDI is unique in how the acquired vulnerability information is
used. TippingPoint does not re-sell the vulnerability details or any
exploit code. Instead, upon notifying the affected product vendor,
TippingPoint provides its customers with zero day protection through
its intrusion prevention technology. Explicit details regarding the
specifics of the vulnerability are not exposed to any parties until
an official vendor patch is publicly available. Furthermore, with the
altruistic aim of helping to secure a broader user base, TippingPoint
provides this vulnerability information confidentially to security
vendors (including competitors) who have a vulnerability protection or
mitigation product.

Our vulnerability disclosure policy is available online at:

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/disclosure_policy/

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