Microsoft Windows Explorer WMF File Denial Of Service

  Severity: LOW
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2006-4071
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  DESCRIPTION

 Sign extension vulnerability in the createBrushIndirect function in the GDI library (gdi32.dll) in Microsoft Windows XP, Server 2003, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted WMF 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: 1000909
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000909 - Microsoft Windows Explorer WMF File Denial Of Service

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1
  • Microsoft Windows XP
  • Microsoft Windows XP SP1
  • Microsoft Windows XP SP2