MS.GDI+.GIF.Code.Execution
Description
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
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
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply patch, available from the web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms08-052.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
Date | Version | Detail |
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2019-11-22 | 15.729 | Name:MS. GDI. Plus. GIF. Code. Execution:MS. GDI+. GIF. Code. Execution |