12624 : Microsoft Windows Kernel ANI File Parsing DoS
Printer | http://osvdb.org/12624 | Email This | Edit Vulnerability

Views This Week
1

Views All Time
153

Info

Last Modified
10 months ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
Dec 20, 2004

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Dec 20, 2004

Solution
Unknown

Description

 Windows contains a flaw that may allow a local denial of service. The issue is triggered when an ANI file containing the rate number or frame number set to '0' in the file header is opened, and will result in loss of availability for the platform.

Classification

 Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Denial of Service, Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Availability
Exploit: Exploit Available

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
 XP SP1
XP
2000
2003 Server
NT 4.0

References

Tools & Filters

Nessus

 16124

Credit
  • Flashsky - flashskyBrand New Doo Dooxfocus.org -

Blogs

Provided by Technorati

 None found at this time

Comments

Add Comment

No Comments.

DONATE NOW!

User Status

Quick Searches

Advertisements

The database information may change without any notice. Use of the information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition, and there are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the copyright holder or distributor (OSVDB or OSF) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.

© Copyright 2008 Open Source Vulnerability Database (OSVDB), All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Statement - Terms of Use