MS.Windows.WMF.Metafile.Integer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Heap Overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Windows.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable systems handles a malformed WMF file. It may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted WMF file.
Affected Products
Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Refer to the vendor's website for the suggested workaround:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-053.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
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