Microsoft Internet Explorer 7/8 Beta PNG Image Mshtml.dll CDwnTaskExec::ThreadExec resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7/8 Beta. It has been declared as problematic. This issue affects the function CDwnTaskExec::ThreadExec in the library Mshtml.dll of the component PNG Image Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource management. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2008-4127. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7/8 Beta (Web Browser). This vulnerability affects the function CDwnTaskExec::ThreadExec in the library Mshtml.dll of the component PNG Image Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Mshtml.dll in Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Gold 7.0.5730 and 8 Beta 8.0.6001 on Windows XP SP2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (failure of subsequent image rendering) via a crafted PNG file, related to an infinite loop in the CDwnTaskExec::ThreadExec function.

The issue has been introduced in 07/27/2005. The weakness was disclosed 09/18/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-4127. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1149 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 100060 (Microsoft Internet Explorer PNG File Denial of Service - Zero Day).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (45225), SecurityFocus (BID 31215†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-19499†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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OpenVAS ID: 900131
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Internet Explorer Denial of Service Vulnerability
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-4127 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4127
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-44092
X-Force: 45225
SecurityFocus: 31215
Vulnerability Center: 19499 - Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0.5730 and 8.0.6001 Remote DoS via a Crafted PNG File, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 05/26/2025 01:30
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (57), 04/07/2017 12:09 (7), 08/02/2021 09:05 (2), 08/02/2021 09:10 (2), 05/26/2025 01:30 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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