17309 : Microsoft Windows Web Client Request Processing Remote Code Execution
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10 months ago

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Disclosure

Jun 14, 2005

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

A remote overflow exists in Windows. The WebClient service fails to validate messages received over the network resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker with valid logon credentials can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required, Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
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
XP SP1
XP 64-bit Edition SP1
XP 64-Bit 2003
Windows Server
Watch-list
2003
2003 for Itanium

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