Release DateJul 14, 2005 |
Severityhigh |
ImpactSystem Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems. |
DescriptionThis indicates an attack attempt to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability in the color management module ICC (International Color Consortium) profile ofMicrosoft Windows. This issue is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a malfromed ICC profile file.It may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems. |
Affected ProductsAll releases of:Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 Windows XP SP2 Windows 2003 SP1 Windows 98 and all earlier service packs. Nortel Networks Centrex IP Client Manager. |
Recommended ActionsRefer to the vendor's web site for suggest workaround.http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS05-036.mspx |
Coverage IPS
VCM |
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)CVE-2005-1219 |
Reference/shttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14214 (BugTraq)http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/MS05-036.mspx (MS-ID) |