Malformed AVI Header Vulnerability

  Severity: MEDIUM
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2009-1545,MS09-038
  Advisory Date: FEB 10, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way Microsoft Windows handles specially crafted AVI format files. This vulnerability could allow code execution if a user opened a specially crafted AVI file. If a user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1003675
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1003675 - Malformed AVI Header Vulnerability

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Microsoft Windows