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(MS08-021) Microsoft GDI Heap Overflow Vulnerability (948590)
- Type
- Buffer Overflow
- Impact of exploitation
- Remote Code Execution
- User Interaction
- user interaction is needed
- Attack Vector
- Maliciously Crafted File
- Rating
- Medium
- CVE reference
- CVE-2008-1083,
- Vendor Status
- Responded and patched
- Vulnerable systems
- Windows 2000 SP4,
- Windows XP SP2,
- Windows 2003 SP2,
- Windows Vista,
- Windows 2008,
- Summary
- A vulnerability is present in Microsoft Windows that may allow for remote code execution. A victim would need to open a maliciously-crafted file for an attack to occur.
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Description
Microsoft Windows is an industry standard operating system. A vulnerability is present in Microsoft Windows that may allow for remote code execution. The flaw lies in processing of maliciously-crafted integer calculations in EMF or WMF files by Microsoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI). Successful exploitation would allow code execution at the rights level of the victim.
McAfee Product Mitigation & Recommendations
Recommendations
Download and install the patch available from Microsoft (948590): http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-021.mspx
McAfee Product Mitigation
McAfee Foundstone
This Foundstone vulnerability check can be used to assess if your systems are vulnerable and is expected to accurately identify if a system is vulnerable in many enterprise environments.
- Signature:
- (MS08-021) Microsoft GDI Heap Overflow Vulnerability (948590)
- Signature identifier:
- 5810
- Release date:
- 4/8/2008
McAfee Host IPS
Out of the box, HIPS protects against many buffer overflow exploits. McAfee Avert Labs will continue to update our coverage, as needed, as new exploit vectors are discovered and as new threats emerge
- Signature:
- Generic Buffer Overflow Protection
- Signature identifier:
- 428
- Release date:
- 8/24/2000
- First released in:
- 2.0
McAfee Host IPS
This signature provides coverage for this vulnerability. McAfee Avert Labs will continue to update our coverage, as needed, as new exploit vectors are discovered and as new threats emerge."
- Signature:
- Vulnerability in Windows GDI32 Could Allow Remote Code Execution
- Signature identifier:
- 3924
- Release date:
- 4/8/2008
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i (VSE8.0i) / Managed Virus Scan (MVS) Buffer Overflow Protection
Out of the box, VSE8.0i protects against many buffer overflow exploits. McAfee Avert Labs will update DAT coverage for this vulnerability as new threats emerge.
- Signature:
- Buffer Overflow Protection
- Release date:
- 8/30/2004
- First released in:
- Build 131
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5i (VSE8.5i) /Total Protection for Small Business (ToPS SB) Buffer Overflow Protection
Out of the box, VSE8.5i and ToPS SB protect against many buffer overflow exploits. McAfee Avert Labs will continue to update our coverage, as needed, as new exploit vectors are discovered and as new threats emerge.
- Signature:
- Buffer Overflow Protection
- Release date:
- 11/29/2006
- First released in:
- Build 354
Additional Resources
Microsoft Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in GDI Could Allow Remote Code Execution (948590)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-021.mspx
All Information
Timeline -
4/8/2008
Vendor has provided a patch.
Description -
Microsoft Windows is an industry standard operating system. A vulnerability is present in Microsoft Windows that may allow for remote code execution. The flaw lies in processing of maliciously-crafted integer calculations in EMF or WMF files by Microsoft Graphics Device Interface (GDI). Successful exploitation would allow code execution at the rights level of the victim.
McAfee Product Mitigation & Recommendations
Recommendations -
Download and install the patch available from Microsoft (948590): http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-021.mspx
McAfee Product Mitigation
McAfee Foundstone
This Foundstone vulnerability check can be used to assess if your systems are vulnerable and is expected to accurately identify if a system is vulnerable in many enterprise environments.
- Signature:
- (MS08-021) Microsoft GDI Heap Overflow Vulnerability (948590)
- Signature identifier:
- 5810
- Release date:
- 4/8/2008
McAfee Host IPS
Out of the box, HIPS protects against many buffer overflow exploits. McAfee Avert Labs will continue to update our coverage, as needed, as new exploit vectors are discovered and as new threats emerge
- Signature:
- Generic Buffer Overflow Protection
- Signature identifier:
- 428
- Release date:
- 8/24/2000
- First released in:
- 2.0
McAfee Host IPS
This signature provides coverage for this vulnerability. McAfee Avert Labs will continue to update our coverage, as needed, as new exploit vectors are discovered and as new threats emerge."
- Signature:
- Vulnerability in Windows GDI32 Could Allow Remote Code Execution
- Signature identifier:
- 3924
- Release date:
- 4/8/2008
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.0i (VSE8.0i) / Managed Virus Scan (MVS) Buffer Overflow Protection
Out of the box, VSE8.0i protects against many buffer overflow exploits. McAfee Avert Labs will update DAT coverage for this vulnerability as new threats emerge.
- Signature:
- Buffer Overflow Protection
- Release date:
- 8/30/2004
- First released in:
- Build 131
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.5i (VSE8.5i) /Total Protection for Small Business (ToPS SB) Buffer Overflow Protection
Out of the box, VSE8.5i and ToPS SB protect against many buffer overflow exploits. McAfee Avert Labs will continue to update our coverage, as needed, as new exploit vectors are discovered and as new threats emerge.
- Signature:
- Buffer Overflow Protection
- Release date:
- 11/29/2006
- First released in:
- Build 354
Additional Resources
Additional Resources -
Microsoft Security Bulletin: Vulnerability in GDI Could Allow Remote Code Execution (948590)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS08-021.mspx
