MS.GDI+.GIF.Code.Execution

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft GDI+.
The vulnerability is caused by an error that occurs when the vulnerable software handles many extension. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 when installed on Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
Windows XP Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Service Pack 3
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows Vista and Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Windows Vista x64 Edition and Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems*
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems*
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems
Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3
Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 2 and Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3
2007 Microsoft Office System and 2007 Microsoft Office System Service Pack 1

Impact logoImpact

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

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply patch, available from the web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms08-052.mspx

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2019-11-22 15.729 Name:MS.
GDI.
Plus.
GIF.
Code.
Execution:MS.
GDI+.
GIF.
Code.
Execution