Signature Detail

HTTP: Microsoft Windows CSRSS HardError Message Box Vulnerability

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. It due to improper handling of "HardError" messages in Windows Client/Server Runtime Server Subsystem (CSRSS). A remote unauthenticated attacker can exploit this by enticing the target user to visit a malicious Web site using Internet Explorer. A successful attack allows the remote attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the System. The behavior of the target is entirely dependent on the intended function of the injected code. An unsuccessful attack results in a kernel error condition, which is also known as the "Blue Screen of Death." The vulnerable system can reboot or halt, which results in a denial-of-service condition.

Extended Description

Microsoft Windows is prone to a local denial-of-service vulnerability because the operating system fails to handle certain API calls with unexpected parameters. A local unprivileged attacker may exploit this issue by executing a malicious application. Successful exploits will allow attackers to crash the operating system, denying further service to legitimate users.

Affected Products

• Avaya Agent Access
• Avaya Basic Call Management System Reporting Desktop server
• Avaya Basic Call Management System Reporting Desktop
• Avaya CMS Supervisor
• Avaya Computer Telephony
• Avaya Contact Center Express
• Avaya Customer Interaction Express (CIE) Server 1.0
• Avaya Customer Interaction Express (CIE) User Interface 1.0
• Avaya CVLAN
• Avaya Enterprise Management
• Avaya Integrated Management
• Avaya Interaction Center
• Avaya Interaction Center - Voice Quick Start
• Avaya IP Agent
• Avaya IP Softphone
• Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 2.0
• Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 3.0
• Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 3.1
• Avaya Messaging Application Server
• Avaya Modular Messaging (MAS)
• Avaya Network Reporting
• Avaya OctelAccess(r) Server
• Avaya OctelDesignerTM
• Avaya Operational Analyst
• Avaya Outbound Contact Management
• Avaya Speech Access
• Avaya Unified Communication Center
• Avaya Unified Messenger (r)
• Avaya Visual Messenger TM
• Avaya Visual Vector Client
• Avaya VPNmanagerTM Console
• Avaya Web Messenger
• HP Storage Management Appliance 2.1
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP1
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP2
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP3
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP4
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server SP1
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server SP2
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server SP3
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server SP4
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP1
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP2
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP3
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP1
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP2
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP3
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP4
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition SP1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition SP1 Beta 1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition Itanium SP1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition Itanium SP1 Beta 1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition Itanium
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter x64 Edition SP2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Datacenter x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition SP1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition SP1 Beta 1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Itanium SP1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Itanium SP1 Beta 1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Itanium
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition SP2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Itanium SP1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Itanium SP2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Itanium
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP1 Beta 1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition SP2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition SP1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition SP1 Beta 1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition SP2
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Web Edition
• Microsoft Windows Vista Business
• Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium
• Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate
• Microsoft Windows Vista
• Microsoft Windows Vista x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP
• Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition SP1
• Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition Version 2003 SP1
• Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition Version 2003
• Microsoft Windows XP Embedded SP1
• Microsoft Windows XP Embedded
• Microsoft Windows XP Gold
• Microsoft Windows XP Home SP1
• Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2
• Microsoft Windows XP Home
• Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP1
• Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition SP2
• Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
• Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP1
• Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition SP2
• Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
• Nortel Networks Centrex IP Client Manager 7.0.0
• Nortel Networks Centrex IP Client Manager 8.0.0
• Nortel Networks Centrex IP Client Manager 9.0

References

• BugTraq: 21688
• CVE: CVE-2006-6696