HTTP: Microsoft Windows GDI WMF File HeaderSize Buffer Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows Graphic Component. A successful exploit can lead to buffer overflow and remote code execution.

Extended Description

The GDI component of Microsoft Windows is prone to an integer-overflow vulnerability that may be triggered by a malicious WMF (Windows Metafile) image. A successful exploit will let the attacker execute arbitrary code in the context of the currently logged-in user.

Affected Products

Nortel_networks self-service_mps_1000,Microsoft windows_server_2003_enterprise_edition_itanium

References

BugTraq: 32634

CVE: CVE-2008-2249

Short Name
HTTP:STC:STREAM:GDI-WMF-HEADER
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2008-2249 File GDI HeaderSize Microsoft Overflow WMF Windows bid:32634
Release Date
04/20/2012
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-19.4

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

vsrx-19.2

srx-19.3

srx-branch-12.3

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Nortel_networks

Microsoft

CVSS Score

9.3

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