Microsoft Windows XP gdiplus.dll denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Microsoft Windows XP. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality in the library gdiplus.dll. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2006-4066. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Microsoft Windows XP (Operating System). Affected by this issue is an unknown code block in the library gdiplus.dll. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

The Graphical Device Interface Plus library (gdiplus.dll) in Microsoft Windows XP SP2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via certain images that trigger a divide-by-zero error, as demonstrated by a (1) .ico file, (2) .png file that crashes MSN Messenger, and (3) .jpg file that crashes Internet Explorer. NOTE: another researcher has not been able to reproduce this issue.

The weakness was released 08/09/2006 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-4066 since 08/09/2006. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details as well as a exploit are known.

It is declared as functional.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (28183) and SecurityFocus (BID 19301†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.7
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Functional

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

08/02/2006 🔍
08/09/2006 +7 days 🔍
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03/12/2015 +3137 days 🔍
09/17/2018 +1285 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-4066 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-4066
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-31736
X-Force: 28183 - Microsoft Windows gdiplus.dll denial of service
SecurityFocus: 19301 - RETIRED: Microsoft Windows GDI Plus Library Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Vupen: ADV-2006-3114

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 09/17/2018 08:15
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (52), 09/17/2018 08:15 (6)
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