Short Name |
HTTP:EXPLOIT:MS-ADDRESSBOOK |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
Yes |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Address Book Insecure Library Loading Code Execution RCE |
Release Date |
2010/12/30 |
Update Number |
1842 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Address Book. It is due to a design weakness while loading Dynamically Linked Libraries. Remote attackers can exploit this by enticing target users to open a file from a remote WebDAV share. A successful attack can result in loading the attacker-controlled library and execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected application.
Microsoft Windows Address Book is prone to a vulnerability that lets attackers execute arbitrary code. An attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a legitimate user to use the vulnerable application to open a file from a network share location that contains a specially crafted Dynamic Linked Library (DLL) file.