Intrusion PreventionMS.Remote.Desktop.Connection.ActiveX.Control.Heap.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a Heap Overflow vulnerability in Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software Activex Control handles a malicious property assignment. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted web page.
Affected Products
Windows XP Service Pack 2
Windows XP Service Pack 3
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 1 and Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems and Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the patch, available from the vendor's website:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-044.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 27866 |
| Created | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Updated | Mar 26, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2009-1929 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 93.57% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows |
| Affected App | Other |