Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows GDI

Published: 2005-12-27 | Updated: 2016-12-08

Risk	Critical
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	1
CVE-ID	CVE-2005-4560
CWE-ID	CWE-119
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software	Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Vendor	Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU1239

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2005-4560

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in Microsoft Graphical Device Interface library (GDI32.DLL) when handling .wmf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .wmf image file with a crafted SETABORTPROC GDI Escape function call, related to the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer (SHIMGVW.DLL), trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website

Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 – Download the update
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 – Download the update
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition – Download the update
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 – Download the update
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems – Download the update
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition – Download the update

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: XP - 2000

Windows Server: 2003

CPE2.3

External links

https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/912840
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms06-001.aspx
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/181038

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.