Microsoft Malware Protection Engine PDF File Remote Code Execution

  Severity: CRITICAL
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

 Integer overflow in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll), as used by Windows Live OneCare, Antigen, Defender, and Forefront Security, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file.

  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: 1000947
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000947 - Microsoft Antivirus Engine PDF File Remote Code Execution

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
  • Microsoft Windows Antigen
  • Microsoft Windows Defender
  • Microsoft Windows Forefront Security
  • Microsoft Windows Live OneCare