/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------\ | Toshiba ConfigFree CF7 File Remote Command Execution | \-----------------------------------------------------------------------------/ Summary ======= There is a command execution vulnerability in the Toshiba ConfigFree CF7 file format used on Toshiba laptops to import and export network configurations. An attacker could execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the current logged-in user by enticing a Toshiba laptop user to download and execute a crafted CF7 file. CVE number: CVE-2012-4981 Impact: High Vendor homepage: http://www.toshiba.co.uk/ Vendor notified: 13/07/2012 Vendor response: Toshiba does not recognise this as a security vulnerability Credit: Joseph Sheridan of ReactionIS (http://www.reactionis.co.uk) This advisory is posted at: http://www.reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk/configfree-command-exe.html Affected Products ======== ======== Confirmed in latest Configfree version 8.0.38 on Windows 7 on a Toshiba Satellite R850. Other versions may also be affected. Details ======= The ‘runApp’ field of the cf7 file can be manipulated to run arbitrary operating-system commands. ConfigFree is the registered file handler for the cf7 filetype (CFProfile.exe at HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\cf7_auto_file\shell\open\command) so if a victim could be convinced to download and apply a crafted cf7 file the commands in the runApp field would be executed and could be used to take control of the machine. Impact ====== if a victim could be convinced to download and apply a crafted cf7 file the commands in the runApp field would be executed and could be used to take control of the machine. Solution ======== As no fix is available, concerned users could remove this utility from their machine. Distribution ============ In addition to posting on the website, a text version of this notice has been posted to the following e-mail and Usenet news recipients. * bugtraq () securityfocus com * full-disclosure () lists grok org uk Future updates of this advisory, if any, will be placed on the ReactionIS corporate website, but may or may not be actively announced on mailing lists or newsgroups. Users concerned about this problem are encouraged to check the URL below for any updates: http://www.reactionpenetrationtesting.co.uk/configfree-command-exe.html ============================================================================== Reaction Information Security Lombard House Business Centre, Suite 117, 12-17 Upper Bridge Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2NF