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| Toshiba ConfigFree CF7 File Remote Command Execution |
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Summary
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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
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Confirmed in latest Configfree version 8.0.38 on Windows 7 on a Toshiba
Satellite R850. Other versions may also be affected.
Details
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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
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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
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As no fix is available, concerned users could remove this utility from their
machine.
Distribution
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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
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