HTTP: ASF Header Parsing Invalid Free
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows Media ASF file format. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft Windows is prone to a remote memory-corruption vulnerability that arises when an affected Windows component handles a malicious ASF file. Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the currently logged-in user. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.
Affected Products
Nortel_networks self-service_mps_100,Microsoft windows_media_format
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:ASF-DF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
ASF CVE-2009-2498 Free Header Invalid Parsing bid:36225
Release Date
10/01/2010
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Nortel_networks
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3