HTTP: Microsoft MPEG Layer-3 Audio Decoder Divide-By-Zero Denial of Service
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Microsoft MPEG Layer-3 Audio Decoder. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.
Extended Description
Microsoft MPEG Layer-3 Audio Decoder is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability when handling malformed '.avi' files. Successfully exploiting this issue allows remote attackers to deny service to legitimate users.
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_xp_professional
References
BugTraq: 43465
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:MS-MPEG-LAYER-3-DOS
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Audio Decoder Denial Divide-By-Zero Layer-3 MPEG Microsoft Service bid:43465 of
Release Date
03/20/2014
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
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft