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Vulnerability name/brief description
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MS12-058 - Vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server WebReady Document Viewing Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2740358)
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CVE/CAN name
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Vendor threat level
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Critical
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SophosLabs threat level
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High
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Solution
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MS12-058
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Vendor description
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This security update resolves a publicly disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server WebReady Document Viewing. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution in the security context of the transcoding service on the Exchange server if a user previews a specially crafted file using Outlook Web App (OWA). The transcoding service in Exchange that is used for WebReady Document Viewing is running in the LocalService account. The LocalService account has minimum privileges on the local computer and presents anonymous credentials on the network.
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SophosLabs comments
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This vulnerability exists due to the way the WebReady service parses files using the Oracle Outside In libraries in order to provide a preview of the document in the browser. As an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could only run arbitrary code as LocalService, its effect on the network is limited to privileges on the local computer although it may allow the creation of anonymous credentials on the network. In spite of this, Sophos expects the impact of this vulnerability to be mitigated.
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SophosLabs testing result
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No SophosLabs testing result found
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Currently known exploits
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No currently known exploits found
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First sample seen
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No samples found
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Discovery date
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14 Aug 2012
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Affected software
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Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 3ÃÂ with WebReady Document Viewing
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 1ÃÂ with WebReady Document Viewing
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Service Pack 2ÃÂ with WebReady Document Viewing
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References
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Credits
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Revisions
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August 14, 2012 - Initial analysis written
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Explanation of terms
Vulnerability Name/Brief Description:
Vendor identifier plus a brief description of the type of attack.
CVE/CAN Name:
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Vendor Threat Level:
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SophosLabs Threat Level:
Threat level assigned by SophosLabs
- LOW RISK - There is little chance of this vulnerability being actively exploited by malware.
- MEDIUM RISK - There is a possibility of this vulnerability being actively exploited by malware.
- HIGH RISK - There is a strong possibility of this vulnerability being actively exploited by malware.
- CRITICAL RISK - This vulnerability will almost certainly be actively exploited by malware.
Solution:
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Vendor Description:
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SophosLabs Comments:
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SophosLabs Testing Result:
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Currently Known Exploits:
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First Sample Seen:
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Discovery Date:
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Affected Software:
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