Title: Microsoft Windows Metafile Image Format Arbitrary Code Execution
Info
Disclosure
Oct 12, 2004
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Oct 19, 2004
Solution
Unknown
Description
A local overflow exists in Windows. The Graphics Rendering Engine fails to validate Windows Metafile (WMF) and Enhanced Metafile (EMF) image files resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Public,
Exploit Commercial
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.