| CVE ID | CVE-2009-2503 |
| CVSS SCORE | |
| AFFECTED VENDORS |
Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft |
| AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
Windows Vista Windows XP Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2008 |
| TREND MICRO CUSTOMER PROTECTION | Trend Micro TippingPoint IPS customers are protected against this vulnerability by Digital Vaccine protection filter ID ['8661']. For further product information on the TippingPoint IPS: http://www.tippingpoint.com |
| VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Microsoft Windows. User interaction is required in that a user must open a malicious image file or browse to a malicious website. The specific flaws exist in the GDI+ subsystem when parsing maliciously crafted TIFF files. By supplying a malformed graphic control extension an attacker can trigger an exploitable memory corruption condition. Successful exploitation can result in arbitrary code execution under the credentials of the currently logged in user. |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-062.mspx |
| DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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| CREDIT | Ivan Fratric |
