Intrusion PreventionMS.DirectShow.Arbitrary.Memory.Overwrite
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a Memory Corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows DirectShow.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted GIF file. An attacker can exploit this by tricking an unsuspecting user into visiting a webpage containing a malicious file and execute arbitrary code within the context of the application.
Affected Products
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://technet.microsoft.com/security/bulletin/MS13-056
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 36257 |
| Created | Aug 01, 2013 |
| Updated | May 02, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2013-3174 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 90.59% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |