Title: Microsoft Windows GDI EMF Filename Parameter Handling Overflow
Info
Disclosure
Apr 08, 2008
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Apr 08, 2008
Description
A buffer overflow exists in Windows. GDI fails to validate EMF files resulting in a stack overflow. With a specially crafted file, a context-dependent attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required,
Remote / Network Access,
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Public,
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerabilitty.