Microsoft Windows resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows and classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2010-1098. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System) (the affected version is unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown code. 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:

The ANI parser in Microsoft Windows before 7 on the x86 platform, as used in Internet Explorer and other applications, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory and CPU consumption) via a crafted biClrUsed value in the BITMAPINFO header of a .ANI file.

The weakness was released 03/24/2010 by SkyLined (Website). The advisory is shared for download at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-1098 since 03/24/2010. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in Python. It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as functional. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117000 (Microsoft Windows ".ani" File "tagBITMAPINFOHEADER" Denial of Service Vulnerability - Zero Day).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (56756) and SecurityFocus (BID 38579†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.5
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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Functional
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OpenVAS ID: 902033
OpenVAS Name: Microsoft Windows .ani file Denial of Service vulnerability
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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03/08/2010 🔍
03/24/2010 +16 days 🔍
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03/19/2015 +1821 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: SkyLined
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2010-1098 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-1098
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-52336
X-Force: 56756 - Microsoft Windows .ani file denial of service
SecurityFocus: 38579 - Microsoft Windows '.ani' File 'tagBITMAPINFOHEADER' Denial of Service Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 12:22
Updated: 05/03/2026 03:38
Changes: 03/19/2015 12:22 (61), 05/24/2019 18:49 (1), 01/26/2025 23:05 (18), 05/03/2026 03:38 (1)
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