Short Name |
HTTP:STC:IMG:MS-GIFGDI-OF |
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Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Microsoft Windows Graphics Rendering Engine GIF Parsing Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2008/09/09 |
Update Number |
1259 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.1.134269+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
This signature detects GIF images that do not conform to the Graphic Image Format standard. A successful attack can compromise a vulnerable browser and allow code execution in the context of the user.
Microsoft GDI+ is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability because the vector graphics link library improperly parses GIF image files. An attacker could exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the currently logged-in user. Failed exploit attempts may crash applications that use the library.