12623 : Microsoft Windows LoadImage API Overflow
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Disclosure

Dec 20, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Dec 20, 2004

Solution

Unknown

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Description

A remote overflow exists in Microsoft Windows. The LoadImage API of the USER32 Lib fails to perform proper bounds checking resulting in an integer overflow. By creating a mailicous Web page which contains specially crafted *.bmp, *.cur, *.ico or *.ani files, a remote attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

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
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Windows
Watch-list
XP x64 Version 2003
XP x64 SP1
NT 4.0 Server SP6a
2003 Server x64
2003 Server
2000 SP3
XP SP1
2000 SP4
NT 4.0 Terminal Server SP6a

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