25501 : Microsoft Windows itss.dll CHM Processing Overflow
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4 months ago

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Disclosure
May 09, 2006

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
May 09, 2006

Solution
Unknown

Description

 Microsoft Windows contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code. The issue is triggered due to a boundary error in the Infotech Storage System Library (itss.dll) when reading a ".CHM" file. It is possible that the flaw may cause a heap corruption and may allow 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

Solution

 Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue.

Products
Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
Windows
Watch-list
 XP SP2
2000 SP4

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