Microsoft Malformed BMP Filter Vulnerability
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2008-3020,MS08-044
Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011
DESCRIPTION
Microsoft Office 2000 SP3 and XP SP3; Office Converter Pack; and Works 8 do not properly parse the length of a BMP file, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP file, aka the "Malformed BMP Filter Vulnerability."
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: 1002694
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1002694 - Microsoft Malformed BMP Filter Vulnerability
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Microsoft Office 2000
- Microsoft Office 2003
- Microsoft Office XP
- Microsoft Works 8.0
- Microsoft office_converter_pack