10692 : Microsoft Windows Metafile Image Format Arbitrary Code Execution
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about 1 year ago

Percent Complete
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Disclosure
Oct 12, 2004

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Oct 19, 2004

Solution
Unknown

Keywords

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Description

 A local overflow exists in Windows. The Graphics Rendering Engine fails to validate Windows Metafile (WMF) and Enhanced Metafile (EMF) image files resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products
Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
Windows
Watch-list
 2000 SP4
2000 SP3
XP SP1
XP
XP 64-Bit SP1
2003 Server x64
2003 Server

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