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Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:MS-MEDIA-DECOMP |
|---|---|
Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Windows Media Decompression Remote Code Execution |
Release Date |
2013/02/12 |
Update Number |
2232 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
HTTP: Microsoft Windows Media Decompression Remote Code Execution
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows in the way it handles media content. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Quartz.dll in DirectShow in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP2, and Server 2008 SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted media content in (1) a media file, (2) a media stream, or (3) a Microsoft Office document, aka "Media Decompression Vulnerability."
Affected Products
- Microsoft windows_server_2003 *
- Microsoft windows_server_2008 *
- Microsoft windows_vista *
- Microsoft windows_xp -
- Microsoft windows_xp *
References
- CVE: CVE-2013-0077