HTTP: Microsoft Windows GDI Metafile Image Handling Heap Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows GDI Metafile Handler. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the user.
Extended Description
Microsoft Windows is prone to a heap-based overflow vulnerability that resides in the GDI graphics library and can be triggered by a malformed EMF or WMF image file. A successful exploit of this vulnerability can allow a remote attacker to completely compromise the affected computer.
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_server_2003_enterprise_edition_itanium
Short Name
HTTP:STC:DL:WIN-GDI-METAFILE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2008-1083 CVE-2008-1087 CVE-2010-1901 GDI Handling Heap Image Metafile Microsoft Overflow Windows bid:28570 bid:28571 bid:42132
Release Date
09/29/2010
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
3707
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Nortel_networks
Research_in_motion
Microsoft
CVSS Score
9.3