Release DateAug 31, 2010 |
Severityhigh |
ImpactSystem Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems. |
DescriptionThis indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows MFC library mfc42.dll.The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted archive file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. |
Affected ProductsMicrosoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP3Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Home SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Embedded SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Embedded SP2 |
Recommended ActionsCurrently we are not aware of any patches supplied by the vendor for this issue. |
Coverage IPS
VCM |
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)CVE-2011-4535 |
Reference/shttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41333 (BugTraq)http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40968 (BugTraq) http://secunia.com/advisories/40298/ http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49560 (BugTraq) |