Executive Risk Summary
"A use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and 10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted JavaScript code. This vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to gain control of a user's system, potentially leading to data theft, malware installation, or other malicious activities."
Anticipated Attack Path
- 1. Initial Exploitation: Attacker crafts malicious JavaScript code to exploit the use-after-free vulnerability
- 2. Privilege Escalation: Exploited code gains control of the user's system
- 3. Lateral Movement: Attacker potentially moves laterally within the network to exploit other systems
Am I Vulnerable?
- Verify that Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and 10 are updated to the latest patch level
- Monitor system logs for suspicious activity related to the exploitation of this vulnerability
- Implement additional security controls, such as web application firewalls, to detect and prevent exploitation attempts
Operational Audit Arsenal
Target Type Process
Target Asset iexplore.exe
Standard Path C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
PowerShell
# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: iexplore.exe (Process)
$Targets = 'iexplore.exe'
$SearchPaths = @("$env:windir\System32", "$env:ProgramFiles", "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}")
Get-ChildItem -Path $SearchPaths -Include $Targets -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue |
Select-Object FullName, @{Name="Version";Expression={$_.VersionInfo.ProductVersion}}Patch Impact Forecast
Reboot Required Likely
Users may experience a brief interruption in service while the patch is applied
Internal Work Notes
Apply MS14-012 patch to Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 and 10 to mitigate use-after-free vulnerability (CVE-2014-0322)
Technical Intelligence & Operational Utilities • Delivered Weekly
Intelligence Sources
Official Advisoryhttp://community.websense.com/blogs/securitylabs/archive/2014/02/13/msie-0-day-exploit-cve-2014-0322-possibly-targeting-french-aerospace-organization.aspx
MSRC Advisoryhttp://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2934088
Official Advisoryhttp://twitter.com/nanoc0re/statuses/434251658344673281
Official Advisoryhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32851
Official Advisoryhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32904
Official Advisoryhttp://www.fireeye.com/blog/technical/cyber-exploits/2014/02/new-ie-zero-day-found-in-watering-hole-attack-2.html
Official Advisoryhttp://www.fireeye.com/blog/uncategorized/2014/02/operation-snowman-deputydog-actor-compromises-us-veterans-of-foreign-wars-website.html
Official Advisoryhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/732479
Official Advisoryhttp://www.osvdb.org/103354
MSRC Advisoryhttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-012
Official Advisoryhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/pyxjgycmudirbqe/CVE-2014-0322.zip
Official Advisoryhttp://community.websense.com/blogs/securitylabs/archive/2014/02/13/msie-0-day-exploit-cve-2014-0322-possibly-targeting-french-aerospace-organization.aspx
MSRC Advisoryhttp://technet.microsoft.com/security/advisory/2934088
Official Advisoryhttp://twitter.com/nanoc0re/statuses/434251658344673281
Official Advisoryhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32851
Official Advisoryhttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32904
Official Advisoryhttp://www.fireeye.com/blog/technical/cyber-exploits/2014/02/new-ie-zero-day-found-in-watering-hole-attack-2.html
Official Advisoryhttp://www.fireeye.com/blog/uncategorized/2014/02/operation-snowman-deputydog-actor-compromises-us-veterans-of-foreign-wars-website.html
Official Advisoryhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/732479
Official Advisoryhttp://www.osvdb.org/103354
MSRC Advisoryhttps://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2014/ms14-012
Official Advisoryhttps://www.dropbox.com/s/pyxjgycmudirbqe/CVE-2014-0322.zip
Official Advisoryhttps://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-0322
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Data compiled from NVD, MSRC, and CISA KEV Catalog. Intelligence synthesized via AI. Scripts provided for diagnostic purposes under MIT License.