HTTP: Microsoft Windows MFC Document Title Updating Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known stack buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Windows MFC library mfc42.dll. It is due to a boundary error while handling crafted archive files. It can be exploited through a 3rd party application, such as PowerZip, that utilizes the affected library. Remote attackers can exploit this by enticing target users to open a malicious archive file in an application that uses the affected MFC library. Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the logged on user.

Extended Description

The Microsoft Windows MFC library is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks of user-supplied input. Successfully exploiting this issue may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of applications that use the vulnerable method. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in a denial-of-service condition. The issue affects the 'mfc42.dll' MFC library version 6.2.4131.0 included with Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and XP SP3; other versions may also be affected.

Affected Products

Avaya messaging_application_server,Avaya aura_conferencing

References

BugTraq: 41333

CVE: CVE-2010-3227

Short Name

HTTP:STC:DL:MFC-DOC-TITLE

Severity

Major

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

HTTP: Microsoft Windows MFC Document Title Updating Buffer Overflow

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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