MS.IE.PNG.Image.Rendering.Buffer.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a Code Execution vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted "png" file.

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Microsoft Internet Explorer 5
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Refer to the vendor's web site for the suggested workaround:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms05-025.mspx

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)