20579 : Microsoft Windows GDI Metafile SetPalette Entries Overflow
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10 months ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
Nov 08, 2005

Discovery
Sep 01, 2005

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 A remote overflow exists in Windows. The PlayMetaFileRecord function fails to validate "SetPaletteEntries"-type records resulting in an integer overflow. With a specially crafted Windows MetaFile, an 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 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
 2000 SP4
XP SP1
XP SP2
XP x64 Edition
Windows Server
Watch-list
 2003
2003 SP1
2003 for Itanium
2003 SP1 for Itanium
2003 x64 Edition

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