OSVDB ID: 12623

Title: Microsoft Windows LoadImage API Overflow

Info

Disclosure

Dec 20, 2004

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Dec 20, 2004

Solution

Unknown

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
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Public
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

Windows

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

References

Credit

  • Flashsky - flashsky1sina.com - Xfocus


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/36218